“See the ball and play”: Dhruv Jurel reacts to Sunil Gavaskar’s ‘another MS Dhoni’ take. cricket news

Indian cricket team’s wicketkeeper batsman Dhruv Jurel played a powerful innings on the third day of the fourth Test against England in Ranchi, which impressed both fans and experts alike. When India were struggling in their first innings, Jurel played valuable partnerships and managed to take his team to a respectable score. His innings of 90 led to comparisons with former captain MS Dhoni as cricket great Sunil Gavaskar could not stop praising his effort. Jurel responded to the praise by saying that it is a good feeling that legends of the game like Gavaskar talk about him and his game.

“Obviously it’s a good feeling to hear a legend like Sunil Gavaskar talking about me. The mood was great, there were no special instructions… just go out and play. Look at the ball and play. Just as long as I It’s better if I play,” Jurel told reporters at a press conference.

Jurel missed his century but said he had no regrets.

He said, “I have no regrets at all about missing out on a century. This is my first Test series, I am just looking forward to holding this trophy in my hands. It has always been a childhood dream to play for India in Tests.”

Earlier, Gavaskar had been extremely impressed with how Jurel batted under pressure against the English bowlers and also called him “one who is going to be another MS Dhoni”.

“Of course he has batted well, but his keeping, his work behind the stumps has also been equally brilliant. Looking at his game awareness, I want to say that he is another emerging MS Dhoni. I know that sometimes Not possible.” Gavaskar said, “Another MSD, but you know he has got the brains, MSD also had the same when he started. And Jurel has the awareness of the game. Street-smart cricketer.”