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IPL 2026: Disciplined RR keeper Dhruv Jurel’s ‘frontline mentality’ stands out

Dhruv Jurell of Rajasthan Royals defeated Cameron Green of Kolkata Knight Riders. (Arnie photo)

Jaipur: A truly instinctive and athletic piece of goalkeeping as Dhruv Jurel played his role perfectly rajasthan royalsStumped Cameron Green Kolkata Knight Riders were at the Eden Gardens last Sunday. even Sachin Tendulkar Highlighting his calmness. “There’s just a stump in front of you, moving, done in the blink of an eye! Simply magnificent Dhruv Jurel,” he posted on X.Push boundaries with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Jurel was partially blinded when Green moved forward and crossed for a ball that spun hard down the leg side from opponent Ravi Bishnoi. The 25-year-old glove man reacted instantly. He threw himself full length to his left to catch the ball and, falling and losing his balance, he executed a blind behind-the-back flick that hit the stumps. For Jurel, standing behind the stumps provides the best view of the action. “It helped me understand the game better. It’s the best seat in the house,” he told TOI.Despite his obvious qualities, he has yet to emerge as India’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batsman in any format. But this did not discourage him. “Competition is good, it actually keeps me sharp. That mentality is rooted in Army discipline where you not only prepare for combat, but you train every day to be combat ready,” he said. For Jurel, temperament and mental toughness are everything, qualities he readily admits he inherited from his father. “Growing up in a military environment and hearing my dad’s stories from the frontline taught me a lot about bravery and discipline. I bring that same frontline mentality to the crease,” the Royals wicketkeeper said.love for test cricket“Red-ball cricket is like a chess game. I love the format. Test match cricket is a real test of your character. I learned that patience is more important than speed and you need to stay focused throughout the five-day game. Staying focused is difficult.“Winning a Test match for India gives me a feeling of fulfilling my duty and that’s why I want to dedicate my first Test century to India indian armya tribute to a true hero,” Jurel said.

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