Dhruv Jurel is an Indian cricketer who has represented India Under-19 in many international tournaments. He represents Uttar Pradesh in the domestic circuit. He played for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2022 and 2023 IPL seasons.
Wiki/Biography
Dhruv Chand Jurel aka Dhruv Jurel was born on Sunday, January 21, 2001 (age 22 years; in 2023) in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. He studied at Army Public School, Agra. His father wanted him to study hard, crack the National Defense Academy (NDA) entrance exam, and become an Army officer; however, he was interested in sports since childhood. When he was in 8th standard, he attended a sports camp for 60 days and intended to join swimming classes; however, he saw some boys playing cricket and joined a cricket camp without telling his parents. His father then read an article about him in the newspaper and tried to persuade him to play another sport; however, Dhruv convinces his father of his ambition. After that, his father began to fully support him. Later, in an interview, his father spoke about this and said,
He (Dhruv) was young when I retired. He needs full support at that age. He insisted on becoming a cricketer. I respect his love for the sport. I did everything I could as a father. Today, I feel very proud when I see him wearing the Indian jersey. I will be happier the day my son wears the senior team jersey.”
He trained under coaches Parvendra Yadav at Springdale Cricket Academy, Agra and Abhay Singh at Aster Cricket Academy, Noida Extension, Noida.
Childhood photo of Dhruv Jurel (holding bat) with his sister
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 8″
Weight (approx): 70 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements (approx): Chest 42″, Waist 32″, Biceps 14″
Family
He was born in a Hindu family.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Nem Singh Jurel, and his mother’s name is Rajani Jurel. His father is a veteran of the 1999 Kargil War and retired as a Havaldar from the Indian Army in 2008. His mother is a housewife. He has a sister named Neeru Jurel.
Dhruv Jurel (third from left) with his father, Nem Singh Jurel (second from left), mother, Rajani Jurel (third from right), and sister, Neeru Jurel (second from right)
Wife
He is not married.
Relationships/Affairs
He is single.
Address
A-13, Defense Colony, Agra
Career
Domestically
In 2014, he played 6 matches in the Under-17 Schools T20 National Cricket Championship and scored more than 600 runs with four centuries and two half-centuries. He was later selected for the Uttar Pradesh Under-14 team and played 3 matches in the 2015 Raj Singh Dungarpur Under-14 Trophy and scored 152 runs with 137 runs in the final against Madhya Pradesh. He was selected for Uttar Pradesh Under-16 in 2015 and played in the 2015-16 Saudagar Vijay Trophy. He was selected for Uttar Pradesh Under-19 in 2018 and played in the 2018-19 and 2019-20 Vinoo Mankad Trophy. He scored a domestic Under-19 maiden one-day half-century on 16 October 2018 against Jharkhand Under-19. He also played for Uttar Pradesh Under-19 in the 2018-19 Cooch Behar Trophy and scored 762 runs in 11 matches and took 51 catches.
Dhruv Jurel plays in domestic matches
He was selected for Uttar Pradesh in 2021 and played his first T20 match in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Punjab on 10 January 2021 and scored 23 runs from 30 balls. He played his first Ranji match on 17 February 2022 against Vidarbha and scored 64 runs in the first innings and 4 runs in the second innings. He was selected for the Uttar Pradesh Under-25 team in 2022 for the CK Nayudu Trophy.
Dhruv Jurel practices goalkeeping before domestic matches
international
Under 19 years old
He was selected for India Under-19 and played in the 2019 England Under-19 Tri-nation Championship and the 2019-20 Asian Cricket Council Under-19 Asia Cup. He was later selected for India Under-19 Blue and played in the 2018-19 Under-19 Challenger Cup. He was selected for India Under-19 A and played in the 2018-19 India Under-19 Quad Tournament against India Under-19 B, South Africa Under-19, and Afghanistan Under-19. He was the vice-captain of the India Under-19 team in the 2019-20 ICC Under-19 World Cup. He captained the India Under-19 team in the Youth Asia Cup which took place in Sri Lanka from 3 to 15 September 2019.
Dhruv Jurel during the toss against Kuwait Under-19s
Dhruv Jurel with the then India Under-19 coach, Rahul Dravid
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Dhruv Jurel has been acquired by Rajasthan Royals in mega auction 2022 for a base price of Rs 20 lakhs. He did not play any match in IPL 2022; however, he made his debut in the following season on 5 April 2023 against Punjab Kings in Guwahati and scored 32 runs in 15 balls including 3 fours and 2 sixes.
Dhruv Jurel is playing in IPL 2023 for Rajasthan Royals
He showed a glimpse of his talent by scoring 34 runs in 16 balls, including 2 fours and 2 sixes, against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on 23 April 2023. He scored a quick 34 runs from 15 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes, against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on 27 April 2023. Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen praised his batting skills after his innings against CSK and said,
It is very difficult for the opposition to dominate. Jaiswal and Jos Buttler started beautifully, they (RR) finished the innings well with Dhruv Jurel who was unbelievable, I mean, the talent of the kid.”
Dhruv Jurel won the Electric Striker of the Match award for his innings against CSK
Tattoo
He has tattoo ink on his left arm.
Favourite
- Book: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
- Song: The Scientist by Coldplay
- Cricket Ground: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Facts/Trivia
- He is a senior batsman and wicket keeper.
- When he was 12, he asked his father to buy him a cricket kit. When her father refused, she locked herself in the bathroom and said she was leaving the house. When her mother heard this, she gave her gold chain to her father to sell it and buy him a cricket kit.
- He was an offspinner during his early days; however, his coach Parvendra Yadav convinced him to become a full-time batsman and wicketkeeper. His coach also told him after seeing his talent that Dhruv would definitely play for India.
Dhruv Jurel with his coach, Parvendra Yadav
- He was the top scorer for Uttar Pradesh Under-19 in the 2019-20 Vinoo Mankad Trophy and scored 319 runs in 11 matches with a top score of 79 runs.
- In 2017, he played in the T20 tournament between Delhi, Agra, and Madhya Pradesh and scored 100 runs in 21 balls in the tournament match.
- Dhruv Jurel revealed during an interview that he does not eat non-vegetarian food on Tuesdays.
- In the match against Bangladesh in the 2020 Under-19 World Cup held in South Africa, he dismissed Bangladesh batsman Shahadat Hossain with a quick which reminded fans of MS Dhoni, and some fans even said that he was better than Rishabh Pant.
Dhruv Jurel beat Bangladesh’s Shahadat Hossain in quick fashion
- Besides cricket, he likes to play Basketball, Table Tennis, and Badminton; he is a fan of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Dhruv Jurel likes to play basketball in his spare time
- In April 2022, he was signed by Parth Jindal-run JSW Sports as its exclusive athlete.
- Dhruv was very happy after talking to MS Dhoni during IPL 2023 and said that he wants to be cool and calm like Dhoni.
Dhruv Jurel with MS Dhoni
- He recalled his struggle in an interview and said that his family always supported him. He said that when his glove was torn, his father sewed it up, and his sister dropped him off and picked him up from practice every day.
- He said during an interview that he did not give exams as a child because he was busy practicing cricket, hence his school principal called his father and said that Dhruv had to choose between cricket and studies. Although Dhruv was afraid that his father would never allow him to play cricket again, his father told him to play cricket and not worry about anything else.
- He likes to play the guitar in his spare time.
Dhruv Jurel plays Guitar
- He is an animal lover and has a pet dog.
Dhruv Jurel plays with his pet dog
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
