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“Batted Only 24 Deliveries”: Sunil Gavaskar Fumes At India Star’s Dismissal | Cricket News
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“Batted Only 24 Deliveries”: Sunil Gavaskar Fumes At India Star’s Dismissal | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Sunil GavaskarFormer India captain Sunil Gavaskar was disappointed with Dhruv Jurel after the young wicketkeeper-batter threw his wicket in the first innings of the fifth Test against England in Dharamsala. Jurel, who won the player of the match award in the last game, walked in to bat at No. 7 after India lost the wicket of debutant batter Devdutt Padikkal. Jurel's stay lasted just 24 balls as he holed out to Ben Duckett at long-on. As he was walking back to the dressing room after his dismissal, Jurel kept staring at his bat with a look of disbelief on his face.Gavaskar warned Jurel not to take things for granted, saying that it was a needless shot from the youngster, especially with India in command of the proceedings."Jurel will be very disappointed at that shot....
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Updated World Test Championship Points Table: India Consolidate No. 1 Spot, Bangladesh Above Pakistan | Cricket News
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Updated World Test Championship Points Table: India Consolidate No. 1 Spot, Bangladesh Above Pakistan | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team finished the five-match series against England on a high with a huge innings and 64 runs win. The victory saw the side pocketing the series 4-1. After losing the first Test, the hosts made a brilliant comeback to win the rest of the matches in style. Despite top stars like Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami not part of the series, India thrashed England. Debutants like Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Devdutt Padikall, Akash Deep impressed as the future looks bright for India.The series win also means that India have consolidated their position on top of the WTC points table. As per the WTC points, on March 3, India were leading the table with 64.58 point percentage (five wins in eight matches). England were eighth among nine teams with 19.44 point ...
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After ‘MS Dhoni In The Making’ Comment On India Star, Sunil Gavaskar Clarifies And Says This | Cricket News
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After ‘MS Dhoni In The Making’ Comment On India Star, Sunil Gavaskar Clarifies And Says This | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Sunil Gavaskar taking an autograph of MS Dhoni© TwitterMS Dhoni is the benchmark for any Indian cricket team 'finisher'. With his unique style of batting, he often pulled the Indian cricket team out of danger. Despite not being the most technically sound batter, in the traditional sense of the phrase, MS Dhoni was effective to the core both for the Indian cricket team and the Chennai Super Kings. HIs records speaks for itself. So, when a batter or player gets compared to him, one ought to take notice. And if that comparison is done by the great Sunil Gavaskar, then it holds extra significance.During the first innings of the fourth Test in Ranchi, Jurel rescued India after most of the top order had gone back to the pavilion. The act was praised by Sunil Gavaskar. "Wat...
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‘Has All Credentials To Get Where MS Dhoni Reached’: India Great Praises Dhruv Jurel | Cricket News
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‘Has All Credentials To Get Where MS Dhoni Reached’: India Great Praises Dhruv Jurel | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Dhruv Jurel© AFPLegendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble said that young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has all the credentials to reach the heights that legendary skipper and wicketkeeper MS Dhoni achieved in his career. Jurel made his Test debut during the third match against England at Rajkot, scoring a valuable 46 off 104 balls. During the fourth Test in Ranchi as well, the 23-year-old keeper delivered a match-winning performance as well. Speaking to JioCinema, Kumble said that Jurel showed temperament in his technique while defending and attacking both."Dhruv Jurel certainly has all the credentials to get to where MS (Dhoni) reached in his career. He's not just shown the temperament of his technique to defence but even when he's attacking. Even in that first inning...
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On MS Dhoni Comparisons, Sourav Ganguly’s “Different League” Reminder To India Star | Cricket News
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On MS Dhoni Comparisons, Sourav Ganguly’s “Different League” Reminder To India Star | Cricket News

[ad_1] Young India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has played just two Tests, but he has been already compared to the legendary MS Dhoni by several former cricketers. Former India batter Sunil Gavaskar labelled Jurel as the next Dhoni, while ex-spinner Anil Kumble feels the yougster has all the tools to become as good as the former India captain. Jurel scored a match-winning 90 in the first innings of the 4th Test against England and also hit an unbeaten 39 in the second innings to help India get the win.Former India captain Sourav Ganguly too pointed similarities between Jurel and Dhoni, but refrained himself from comparing the youngster with Dhoni, who according to him is in "different league"."Dhruv Jurel... what a Test match he had under pressure on a difficult wicket. There is huge ...
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“Don’t Need”: Sunil Gavaskar’s Stern Message To “Big Names Who Think India Can’t Win Without Them” | Cricket News
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“Don’t Need”: Sunil Gavaskar’s Stern Message To “Big Names Who Think India Can’t Win Without Them” | Cricket News

[ad_1] The India vs England series was in many ways an acid Test for Rohit Sharma and Co. Not only India were facing an opponent which had won almost everything that came their way in the past couple of years, the hosts were missing top stars too. Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami missed the entire series for various reasons while injury and poor form ruled out some other big names. India gave debut to the likes of Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Akash Deep, Rajat Patidar and yet sealed the series with one match to go. Going into the final Test of the series, India are leading 3-1.Former Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar said that India must feel proud of the achievement. He also added that it's a message to the big names who think India can't win without them."Three years back, India mis...
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Dhruv Jurel Shares Heartwarming Post With “Real MVPs” Of His Life | Cricket News
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Dhruv Jurel Shares Heartwarming Post With “Real MVPs” Of His Life | Cricket News

[ad_1] "Real MVPs of my life," Dhruv Jurel captioned a picture with his parents.© BCCIIndian wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel took to social media on Friday and shared a picture of him with his parents, calling them the "real MVPs" of his life. Jurel took to Instagram and shared a picture with his parents and the 'Player of the Match' award he won during the fourth Test against England at Ranchi. Jurel appreciated his parents' support in his cricketing journey, calling them his real "most valuable players"."Real MVPs of my life," said the caption of Jurel's post.Jurel made his Test debut during the third Test at Rajkot, scoring a valuable 46 in 104 balls. India won that match by 434 runs.Jurel's contribution was important to the team's win in the fourth Test. In the first inning, it was h...
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On Dhruv Jurel vs Rishabh Pant Selection Debate, Anil Kumble’s “MS Dhoni” Verdict | Cricket News
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On Dhruv Jurel vs Rishabh Pant Selection Debate, Anil Kumble’s “MS Dhoni” Verdict | Cricket News

[ad_1] Dhruv Jurel starred with the bat as India beat Engand by five wickets in the 4th Test.© BCCIFormer India captain Anil Kumble has shared his views on young wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel, following his brilliant show in the fourth Test against England in Ranchi. Jurel starred with the bat as India beat Engand by five wickets at the JSCA International Stadium on Monday. Jurel smashed a gritty 90 in the first innings, before scoring an unbeaten 39 to see help India chase down 192. In first-choice keeper Rishabh Pant's absence, Jurel has managed to make a strong case for himself as far as the Test team is concerned.Impressed with Jurel's show in his Test career so far, Kumble backed the youngster to have a career as successful as legendary India wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni."Oh yes, ...
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Yashasvi Jaiswal And Dhruv Jurel Make Big Leaps In ICC Test Rankings | Cricket News
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Yashasvi Jaiswal And Dhruv Jurel Make Big Leaps In ICC Test Rankings | Cricket News

[ad_1] India's latest batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal advanced towards a top-10 spot in the ICC rankings for Test batters by climbing three spots to 12th while his compatriot Dhruv Jurel leapfrogged 31 places to 69th on Wednesday. Jaiswal, who started the series in 69th position, continues his ascent to the top after scores of 73 and 37 in the fourth match of India's ICC World Test Championship series against England in Ranchi.Player of the Match Jurel's scores of 90 and 39 has jumped a whopping 31 places while former England captain Joe Root is back in the top three.Root, a formerly top-ranked batter, struck an unbeaten 122 in the first innings in Ranchi to move up two places to third position. He also moved up three spots to fourth among all-rounders.Senior spinner Ravichandran Ashw...
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“Any Amount Of Praise Is Too Less”: Cricket Fraternity Hails Dhruv Jurel’s Temperament | Cricket News
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“Any Amount Of Praise Is Too Less”: Cricket Fraternity Hails Dhruv Jurel’s Temperament | Cricket News

[ad_1] The cricketing fraternity took to social media on Monday, lauding young Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel for his match-winning contribution during the fourth Test against England at Ranchi. Indian youngsters Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel's remarkable effort with the bat took the hosts across the finishing line and clinched the series with a five-wicket victory in the fourth Test against England on Monday. Jurel's contribution was important to the team's win. In the first inning, it was his knock of 90 runs and a 76-run partnership with Kuldeep Yadav that pulled India out of a...
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