Dhruv Jurel’s ‘team first’ approach impresses India coaching staff: ‘He could’ve got a not out there’

Dhruv Jurel has shown once again why he is often considered by some as a better bet than Rishabh Pant for the regular wicketkeeper’s role for India in Test cricket. He has earned rave reviews for his glovework during the two-Test series against the West Indies and in the Tests in which he filled in for Pant in England earlier this year. Moreover, Jurel continues to plunder runs whenever he gets a chance, scoring a century in the first Test against the West Indies and a quickfire 44 in the second.

Jurel fell on Day 2 of the second Test in New Delhi trying to hit out against West Indies captain Roston Chase and his wicket prompted India’s declaration as well. Assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has now revealed that Jurel was going for the big shots because he was informed by the team management that India are looking to wrap the innings up soon. “We always knew that he’s a quality player. Obviously, the 100 in the first Test and also the way he went about it yesterday,” said Ten Doeschate after Stumps on Day 3.

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