Dhruv Jurel proved to be India’s disaster man within the second recreation towards Australia A in Melbourne, scoring 80 and 68 approaching the crease at 11/4 within the first innings and 44/4 within the second. He just lately took to social media to share his pleasure about batting for the primary time on Australian soil. In his submit, Jurel expressed his enjoyment of the expertise and his eagerness to study and contribute extra to his crew sooner or later. “Fulfilling first time batting on Aussie soil. Trying ahead to studying and contributing extra!” Jurel wrote, highlighting his constructive outlook and enthusiasm for the challenges forward.
Fulfilling first time batting on Aussie soil. Trying ahead to studying and contributing extra! pic.twitter.com/zl5vV6cU7x
— Dhruv Jurel (@dhruvjurel21) November 9, 2024
Jurel’s steely composure stood out within the match. Additionally, his versatility as an Indian Premier League (IPL) to a dependable Check batter who can occupy the crease for lengthy makes him a long-term asset. His ability behind the stumps might additionally scale back Rishabh Pant’s workload and get the famous person left-hander play as a specialist batter within the Perth Check.
In three Exams performed for India, Jurel has scored 190 runs in 4 innings at a mean of 63.33, with a greatest rating of 90. He usually performed beneficial knocks beneath stress in the course of the England Check collection earlier this 12 months, which kickstarted his Indian journey.
The teenager has stable first-class numbers, with 1,223 runs in 21 matches and 28 innings at a mean of 48.92, with a century and 9 fifties. His greatest rating is 249. Whereas he can play within the middle-order, he has additionally opened in first-class cricket. Within the 2022 Ranji Trophy, Jurel scored 429 runs in seven innings as an opener, averaging 71.50, with a double century and fifty to his identify.
The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar collection between India and Australia kicks off on November 22, with the primary Check at Perth.
The second Check, that includes the day-night format, will happen beneath lights at Adelaide Oval from December 6 to 10. Followers will then flip their consideration to The Gabba in Brisbane for the third Check from December 14 to 18.
The standard Boxing Day Check, scheduled from December 26 to 30 at Melbourne’s iconic Melbourne Cricket Floor, will mark the collection’ penultimate stage.
The fifth and ultimate Check will likely be held on the Sydney Cricket Floor from January 3 to 7, promising an thrilling climax to a extremely anticipated collection.
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