Dhruv Jurel Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More 2024

Some Lesser Known Facts About Dhruv Jurel

• Dhruv Jurel is an Indian cricketer who has performed for Uttar Pradesh in home cricket, India Under-19 in worldwide cricket, and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Indian Premier League. He gained a fame as a match finisher after scoring fast runs for RR within the 2023 IPL season.

• His father, an Army veteran of the 1999 Kargil War, dreamt of creating him an Army officer and informed him to review arduous and cross the NDA examination; nonetheless, Dhruv was inclined in the direction of sports activities.

• When Dhruv was learning within the eighth commonplace, he went to affix the swimming camp on the 60 days sports activities camp at his faculty; nonetheless, he noticed a batsman hitting sixes on the cricket camp and bought drawn in the direction of the sport, so he joined the cricket camp on the pretext of swimming camp and didn’t inform his dad and mom in regards to the change of his recreation.
  

  Dhruv Jurel along with his family throughout childhood

• When his father got here to find out about this, he bought very offended and tried to persuade Dhruv to play particular person sports activities; nonetheless, Dhruv didn’t budge and satisfied his father about his cricketing ardour. His father talked about this in an interview and stated,
  

  He (Dhruv) was a child once I retired. He wanted full help at that age. He was adamant about changing into a cricketer. I revered his love for the game. I did all the pieces I might as a father. Today, I really feel actually proud once I see him carrying the India jersey. I might be happier the day my son wears the senior crew jersey.”

• He later educated at Springdale Cricket Academy, Agra underneath coach Parvendra Yadav, and at Aster Cricket Academy, Noida Extension, Noida underneath coach Abhay Singh.
  

  Dhruv Jurel along with his coach, Parvendra Yadav

• He began his cricket coaching as an offspinner; nonetheless, upon the recommendation of his coach Parvendra Yadav, he grew to become a batsman and wicketkeeper. His coach Parvendra Yadav stated that he was assured that Dhruv would play for India. 

• He as soon as requested his father to purchase him a cricket package who denied his request. He then locked himself in a rest room and threatened to go away the home. His mom bought anxious when she heard this and bought her gold chain to purchase a cricket package for him.
  

  A photograph of Dhruv Jurel when he was 10 years outdated

• He performed 6 matches within the 2014 Under-17 School National Cricket T20 Championship the place he scored 600 runs with 4 centuries and two half-centuries.

• He scored 152 runs for Uttar Pradesh Under-14 within the 2015 Under-14 Raj Singh Dungarpur Trophy the place he scored 137 runs within the last in opposition to Madhya Pradesh.

• He scored 100 runs in 21 balls in a 2017 T20 match between Agra, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh which made him extremely popular in his hometown.

• On 16 October 2018, he made his maiden one-day half-century for Uttar Pradesh Under-19 in opposition to Jharkhand Under-19. He scored 762 runs and took 51 catches in 11 matches of the 2018-19 Cooch Behar Trophy.
  

  Dhruv Jurel throughout a home match

• He performed for India Under-19 in worldwide tournaments and was the Vice-captain of the crew within the 2020 Under-19 World Cup. He additionally captained the India Under-19 crew within the 2019 Youth Asia Cup.
  

  Dhruv Jurel throughout India Under-19 taking part in days

• On 10 January 2021, he performed his debut T20 match for Uttar Pradesh in opposition to Punjab and scored 23 runs.

• On 17 February 2022, he made his debut in Ranji Trophy for Uttar Pradesh in opposition to Vidarbha and scored 64 runs within the first innings and 4 runs within the second innings.

• Noted industrialist Parth Jindal’s enterprise JSW Sports signed Dhruv Jurel as its unique athlete in April 2022. 

• Rajasthan Royals (RR) acquired him within the 2022 IPL mega-auction for his base value of Rs 20 lakhs. He made his IPL debut on 5 April 2023 in opposition to Punjab Kings in Guwahati and made his mark by hitting 32 quickfire runs.
  

  Dhruv Jurel (third from left) with different teammates of Rajasthan Royals (RR)

• He later scored fast 34 runs in opposition to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and 34 runs in opposition to Chennai Super Kings (CSK); his energy hitting was applauded by cricketers and followers.
  

  Dhruv Jurel gained the Electric Striker of the Match award for his innings in opposition to CSK

• Dhruv revealed throughout an interview that he needed to be cool and calm like Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and he was very joyful after speaking to Dhoni. 
  

  Dhruv Jurel with MS Dhoni

• Dhruv recalled the hardships, he confronted throughout his cricket journey, in an interview and stated that his family all the time supported him. His father stitched his gloves after they tore up, and his sister used to drop him off and choose him up from the coaching academy.

• He talked about his father’s help in an interview and shared an anecdote; he revealed that he didn’t give his faculty exams as he was taking part in cricket. When his faculty principal referred to as his father and knowledgeable him in regards to the scenario, Dhruv thought that he must cease taking part in cricket; nonetheless, his father informed him to play cricket with none fear. This incident motivated him lots.
  

  Dhruv Jurel along with his family

• He is an animal lover and spends time along with his pet canine at any time when he’s at dwelling.
  

  Dhruv Jurel taking part in along with his pet canine

• Dhruv stated in an interview that he likes watching National Basketball Association (NBA), and on some days, he performs basketball greater than cricket; he additionally likes to coach utilizing heavy weights.
  

  Dhruv Jurel likes to play basketball in his leisure time

  

  Dhruv Jurel trains utilizing heavy weights