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Dhruv Jurel became an internet sensation after his gritty counterattacking knock led India to a series win over England on Monday. After scoring an invaluable 90 in the first innings, Jurel smashed 39 not out off 7 balls under pressure to guide India to a five-wicket win at Ranchi as India took an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series with just one match to go.
In the first innings, Jurel, playing at the home ground of his idol MS Dhoni, made a fighting 90 which helped India to cross 300-run mark after England posted a daunting 353 on a slow and low pitch. In the second innings, he came in with India reeling at 120/5 in a chase of 195.
With Shoaib Bashir breathing fire and India under the pump, Jurel displayed immense maturity and mental strength to guide the hosts to a series-clinching victory. He forged an unbeaten 72-run stand with Shubman Gill, who finished on 55 not out.
India’s Test series win, their 17th successive since 2012, led to high praise for the 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batter on X (formerly Twitter) with former cricketers, experts and fans hailing his temperament.
Here are some of the best reactions:
A win to relish and cherish. Wonderful win , great composure shown by Shubman Gill but Dhruv Jurel was simply outstanding in a series winning effort. Something very nice about him in his calmness and his temperament .
— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 26, 2024
Top win this and a great team effort. pic.twitter.com/e5XOO5JM0a
Another fantastic win for Team India, series done and dusted! So many architects of this triumph though the hero was young Dhruv Jurel. Shubman was brilliant in a tense chase while the experienced hands made their presence felt too at crucial stages! Terrific way for Akash Deep… pic.twitter.com/mjcFH4bmiE
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 26, 2024
My MoM if is #DhruvJurel who pulled the team out of precarious situation in both innings, showing great skill, resilience and maturity. Who would you pick?
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) February 26, 2024
Dhruv Jurel is some player, India have found a gem. #temperament #INDvENG
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) February 26, 2024
In a series-defining Test, Dhruv Jurel’s standout display shone brightly. Admirable composure showcased in both innings. His calmness was shouting “ I can do this without much sweat” #INDvENG
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 26, 2024
Dhruv Jurel has to be POM. What temperament... marvellous! #IndvsEng
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) February 26, 2024
Rahul Dravid hugging the young Dhruv Jurel after the match and appreciating him.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 26, 2024
- This is a beautiful moment! ❤️🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/dG4s8fBllx
A Big SALUTE to Dhruv Jurel by Indian cricket fans. 🇮🇳⭐
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 26, 2024
- 90 runs in first innings.
- 39* runs in second innings.
The hero for India at Ranchi Test, star for the future. pic.twitter.com/dveYI37213
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