When Sunil Gavaskar compared Dhruv Jurel to MS Dhoni during the 2024 Ranchi Test, it wasn’t just a compliment; it was a recognition of temperament. India were reeling at 177 for 7, and the young wicketkeeper-batter walked in with ice in his veins. With poise and presence of mind, he stitched a crucial 76-run stand with Kuldeep Yadav, saving India from collapse. Gavaskar’s words echoed what many felt Jurel was no ordinary youngster.

Calm Under Fire

Fast forward to November at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Playing for India A against South Africa A, the script repeated itself. India slumped to 126 for 7, and once again, it was Jurel and Kuldeep at the crease. Calm under pressure, Jurel built a measured 79-run partnership before unleashing controlled aggression to finish unbea

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