Young gun rejects Sunil Gavaskar's 'another MS Dhoni' statement, says "I just want to be Dhruv Jurel"

India keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel gave a heartfelt reply after Sunil Gavaskar compared him to the former India captain MS Dhoni. He said that no one can replicate what the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper has done and there’s no one like him.

Dhruv Jurel impressed many with his heroics in the Test series against England. The keeper-batter played a huge role in India winning the series by the margin of 4-1. The keeper-batter showed great composure and maturity in the series and helped India win the games.

Dhruv Jurel made his debut for India in the third Test. But his best came during the Ranchi Test when the team was down and dusted and he stood tall for the team. In the first innings, he played a vital innings of 95 runs and helped his team get close to England’s target.

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If this was not enough, Dhruv Jurel then played another blinder in the second innings of the game. He helped the team chase the target and played an unbeaten innings of 39 runs. The keeper-batter stepped up for the team when they were under pressure and batted sensibly to take the team home.

Dhurv Jurel’s heroics in the series against England made batting great Sunil Gavaskar compare the young batter to great MS Dhoni. He had said that the way the young keeper-batter played and assessed the situation gave shades of Dhoni.

Dhruv Jurel now reacted to Sunil Gavaskar’s praise, saying that no one can replicate MS Dhoni as he is a legend. The keeper stated that he wanted to be the Dhruv Jurel. Speaking during the India Today conclave, he stated:

“Thank you so much Gavaskar sir for comparing me with Dhoni sir. But I want to say personally that no one can replicate what Dhoni sir has done. There is only one Dhoni. Always was and always will be. For me, I just want to be Dhruv Jurel. Whatever I do, I want to do as Dhruv Jurel. But Dhoni sir is a legend and he will always remain like that.”

For me IPL has not reduced the love for Test cricket – Dhruv Jurel

Dhruv Jurel further said that the feeling of receiving the Test cap hasn’t sunk in and he wants to play Test cricket. He stated that even though the IPL is around his love for Test cricket is. He added:

“It (getting the Test cap and getting the man of the match) hasn’t yet sunk in. It was a pleasure to play Tests, the purest form of cricket. I was sure that I would play Test cricket someday and it has been a dream come true moment for me. I always wanted to play Tests.

“When I was playing U-19, my goal was to play 200 Tests, which I later realised was not possible. (For me) IPL has not reduced the love for (Test) cricket. When I got the baggy cap (India Test cap), it was a different feeling altogether. There is no contest whatsoever (between the two). Test cricket is at a different level.”

Dhruv Jurel will be next seen in action for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. The league will begin on 22nd March.