After his maiden call-up for India’s squad for the upcoming two Tests against England, wicketkeeper-batter, Dhruv Jurel talked about the emotional moment with his family when he broke the news to his father.
In an interview with Dainik Jagran, Jurel shared what happened, he said, “When I told my dad, he was ecstatic. He asked me for which Indian team I have been selected. I said ‘the one with Rohit (Sharma) bhaiya and Virat (Kohli) bhaiya’. It was an emotional moment for the entire family.”
Jurel also revealed how his friends revealed the great news to him as well with the squad being announced last night. He added,” “My friends told me that I have been selected for the England series. I was very happy. I have performed well for India A. But I didn’t think about my selection for the senior team. I just focussed on performing well.”
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The youngster also talked about how he was elated to share the dressing room with stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and also mentioned his intent to make the most of this opportunity. He added,” I don’t know what to say. I will share the dressing room with the heroes that I have watched on television. This will be an entirely different experience. I would try to learn as much as possible.”
Despite Jurel making an impression in the T20 format where he featured for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, the batter remains intent on excelling in the longest format of the sport as well. He added, “Test cricket is real cricket. It tests your character, your talent, your technique. I consider myself lucky that I have been given an opportunity to represent my country at this level.”
Jurel will likely be competing with the likes of KL Rahul and KS Bharat, both of whom have featured for the Indian side as the designated wicket-keeper for red-ball games.
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India could also consider handing Jurel his debut as well taking into consideration his first-class record where he averages 46.67 having scored 1 ton and five fifties in 15 games in the format.
India’s next assignment in the red-ball format will be against England with the first game in the five-match Test series taking place at Hyderabad from January 25 to January 29.
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