Dhruv Jurel is an Indian cricketer who has represented India Under-19 in several international tournaments. He represented Uttar Pradesh in the domestic circuit. He played for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2022 and 2023 IPL seasons.
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Dhruv Chand Jurel aka Dhruv Jurel was born on Sunday, 21 January 2001 (age 22 years; as of 2023) in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Their zodiac sign is Aquarius. He studied from Army Public School, Agra. His father wanted him to study hard, pass the National Defense Academy (NDA) entrance examination and become an army officer; However, he was interested in sports since childhood. When he was in 8th grade, he participated in a 60-day sports camp and intended to join swimming classes; However, he saw some boys playing cricket and joined a cricket camp without telling his parents. His father later read an article about him in a newspaper and tried to convince him to play other sports; However, Dhruva reassures his father about his ambitions. After this his father started supporting him fully. Later in an interview his father talked about this and said,
When I retired he (Dhruv) was a child. At that age he needed complete support. He was adamant on becoming a cricketer. I respect his love for the game. As a father, I did everything I could. Today when I see him wearing the India jersey, I feel very proud. I will be more happy the day my son wears the jersey of the senior team.
He trained under coach Parvendra Yadav at Springdale Cricket Academy, Agra and Abhay Singh at Aster Cricket Academy, Noida Extension, Noida.
Childhood photo of Dhruv Jurel (holding the bat) with his sister
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 8″
Weight (Approx): 70 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Body Measurements (Approx): Chest 42″, Waist 32″, Biceps 14″
Family
He was born in a Hindu family.
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Nem Singh Jurel and mother’s name is Rajni Jurel. His father is a 1999 Kargil War veteran and retired from the Indian Army as a Havildar in 2008. His mother is a housewife. He has a sister named Neeru Jurel.
Dhruv Jurel (third from left) with his father Nam Singh Jurel (second from left), mother Rajni Jurel (third from right) and sister Neeru Jurel (second from right)
Wife
He is unmarried.
relationships/affairs
he is single.
Address
A-13, Defense Colony, Agra
livelihood
domestic
In 2014, he played 6 matches in the Under-17 Schools National Cricket T20 Championship and scored over 600 runs with four centuries and two half-centuries. He was later selected for the Uttar Pradesh Under-14 team and played 3 matches in the 2015 Under-14 Raj Singh Dungarpur Trophy, scoring 152 runs including 137 in the final against Madhya Pradesh. He was selected for Uttar Pradesh Under-16 in 2015 and played in the 2015–16 Vijay Merchant Trophy. He was selected for Uttar Pradesh Under-19 in 2018 and played in the 2018–19 and 2019–20 Vinoo Mankad Trophy. He scored his first domestic Under-19 ODI half-century on 16 October 2018 against Jharkhand Under-19. He also played for Uttar Pradesh Under-19 in the 2018–19 Cooch Behar Trophy and scored 762 runs and took 51 catches in 11 matches.
Dhruv Jurel playing in a domestic match
He was selected for Uttar Pradesh in 2021 and played his T20I debut against Punjab on 10 January 2021 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scoring 23 runs off 30 balls. He played his first Ranji match on 17 February 2022 against Vidarbha and scored 64 runs in the first innings and 4 runs in the second innings. He was selected for the Uttar Pradesh Under-25 team for the CK Nayudu Trophy in 2022.
Dhruv Jurel practicing wicketkeeping before the home match
international
under-19
He was selected for India Under-19s and played in the 2019 England Tri-Nation Under-19 Tournament and the 2019–20 Asian Cricket Council Under-19 Asia Cup. He was later selected for India Under-19 Blue and played in the 2018–19 Under-19 Challenger Trophy. He was selected for India Under-19 A and played against India Under-19 B, South Africa Under-19 and Afghanistan Under-19 in the 2018–19 India Under-19 Quadrangular Tournament. He was the vice-captain of the India Under-19 team in the 2019–20 ICC Under-19 World Cup. He captained the India Under-19 team in the Youth Asia Cup held in Sri Lanka from 3 to 15 September 2019.
Dhruv Jurel during the toss against Kuwait Under-19
Dhruv Jurel with then India Under-19 coach Rahul Dravid
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Dhruv Jurel was bought by Rajasthan Royals in the 2022 mega-auction at a base price of Rs 20 lakh. He did not play any match in the 2022 IPL; However, he made his debut in the next season on 5 April 2023 against Punjab Kings in Guwahati and scored 32 runs in 15 balls which included 3 fours and 2 sixes.
Dhruv Jurel is playing for Rajasthan Royals in 2023 IPL
He showed a glimpse of his talent when he scored 34 runs in 16 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on 23 April 2023, which included 2 fours and 2 sixes. He scored 34 runs in 15 balls, which included 3 fours and 2 sixes. Sixes, against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on 27th April 2023. Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen praised his batting skills after his innings against CSK and said,
It is very difficult for the opposition to dominate. Jaiswal and Jos Buttler got off to great starts, he (RR) along with Dhruv Jurel finished the innings unbelievable, I mean how talented that kid is.
Dhruv Jurel wins Electric Striker of the Match award for his innings against CSK
pony
He has a tattoo on his left arm.
Favorite
- Book: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
- Song: The Scientist by Coldplay
- Cricket Ground: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Facts/General Knowledge
- He is a right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper.
- When he was 12 years old, he requested his father to buy a cricket kit for him. When his father refused, he locked himself in the bathroom and said he would leave the house. When his mother heard this, she gave her gold chain to his father, so that he could sell it and buy a cricket kit for him.
- In his early days he was an offspinner; However, his coach Parvendra Yadav convinced him to become a full-time batsman and wicketkeeper. Seeing his talent, his coach also said that Dhruv will definitely play for India.
Dhruv Jurel with his coach Parvendra Yadav
- He was the leading run-scorer for Uttar Pradesh Under-19 in the 2019–20 Vinoo Mankad Trophy, scoring 319 runs in 11 matches with a highest score of 79 runs.
- In 2017, he played a T20 tournament between Delhi, Agra and Madhya Pradesh and scored 100 runs in 21 balls in a match of the tournament.
- Dhruv Jurel revealed during an interview that he does not eat non-vegetarian food on Tuesdays.
- In the match against Bangladesh in the 2020 Under-19 World Cup held in South Africa, he dismissed Bangladeshi batsman Shahadat Hossain in a sharp stumping that reminded fans of MS Dhoni, and some fans even said that he was similar to Rishabh Pant. Were better than. ,
Dhruv Jurel quickly stumped Shahadat Hossain of Bangladesh.
- Apart from cricket, he likes to play basketball, table tennis and badminton; He is a fan of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Dhruv Jurel likes to play basketball in his free time
- In April 2022, he was signed by Parth Jindal’s venture JSW Sports as their featured athlete.
- Dhruv was quite excited after talking to MS Dhoni during the 2023 IPL and said that he wants to be cool and calm like Dhoni.
Dhruv Jurel with MS Dhoni
- Recalling his struggles in an interview, he said that his family always supported him. He said that when his gloves got torn, his father would sew them and his sister would pick them up from practice every day.
- He had said during an interview that he had not given exams in his childhood because he was busy practicing cricket, so the principal of his school called his father and asked Dhruv to choose between cricket and studies. Is required. While Dhruv feared that his father would not allow him to play cricket further, his father told him to play cricket and not worry about anything else.
- He likes to play guitar in his spare time.
Dhruv Jurel is playing guitar
- He is an animal lover and has a pet dog.
Dhruv Jurel playing with his pet dog
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