"Watching the presence of mind of Dhruv Jurel makes me think he's the next MS Dhoni in the making."
Those were the words of Sunil Gavaskar during commentary in the India vs England Test in Ranchi in 2024. Jurel had walked in when India were struggling at 177 for 7 and pulled off an incredible rescue act that saved India from disaster. What stood out in his innings was the calm control he displayed with the tail, forging a vital 76-run partnership with Kuldeep Yadav.
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Fast-forward to November 6 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The opposition was different, but the situation was remarkably similar. Jurel was turning out for India A, a side featuring big names such as Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal. Yet none of them made a significant impact, and India were reduced to 126 for 7 as the South Africa
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