Indian youngster Dhruv Jurel showcased a remarkable performance on Day 3 against England in Ranchi, scoring his maiden Test fifty with a career-best knock of 90. Although missing out on a century, Jurel earned praises from legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, who called him ‘another MSD in the making.’ Gavaskar commended Jurel’s wicketkeeping skills, game awareness, and presence of mind, drawing parallels with former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Despite the challenges, Jurel’s exceptional batting, including four sixes, helped India reduce the deficit to just 46 runs.
Gavaskar expressed admiration for Jurel’s brilliant work behind the stumps and game awareness, predicting a bright future for the young cricketer. While acknowledging that there can never be another MSD, Gavaskar highlighted the street-smart qualities in Jurel’s approach, stating that he missed a century on the day but would go on to score many more due to his presence of mind.
Jurel’s crucial innings adds to India’s positives in the ongoing Test series, following Sarfaraz Khan’s impressive performances. Despite the challenges posed by the pitch in Ranchi, Jurel’s contribution bodes well for India as they aim to build a substantial lead against England in the match.
