Dhruv Jurel, a rookie wicketkeeper from India, shared his initial encounter with MS Dhoni at IPL 2021. Jurel expressed his disbelief at being side by side with the famed wicketkeeper-batter.
Jurel discussed his first encounter with MS Dhoni in IPL 2021 in a video published by BCCI on X prior of the Ranchi Test match between India and England. He questioned reality, pinching himself to test if this was a dream.
Jurel has spoken to MS Dhoni several times since then. When asked about his meetings with Dhoni, the young Indian wicketkeeper said:
“I was just watching him and I stood up and started thinking is this MS Dhoni standing infront of me. My first interaction with him was in IPL 2021 which was my first season. At that time, I was pinching myself to see whether it is a dream or not.”
Dhruv Jurel
Dhruv Jurel added:
“My dream is to meet Mahi bhai especially after the match after an international game. Whenever I have talked to him, I have always learnt something new from him so I will hope that I get a chance to meet him during the fourth Test at Ranchi.”
Dhruv Jurel
MS Dhoni’s hometown is Ranchi. The former Indian captain has recently visited the JSCA Stadium Complex for Team India matches.
Can Dhruv Jurel boost India’s chances of winning the series?
In the Rajkot Test match versus England, Dhruv Jurel made his Test debut. He played a key role scoring 46-runs, helping India seize a big victory. It’s likely we will see him again in the fourth Test’s playing XI.
In the five-match series, India triumphed over England, securing a 2-1 advantage. Watching if Jurel can steer the Indian squad to clinch a firm 3-1 foothold in Ranchi promises to be intriguing.