Young wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel impressed everyone with his match-winning performance in the 4th Test between India and England in Ranchi. The right-hander, playing his second Test match for India, contributed to India’s comeback by scoring 90 runs off 149 balls in the first inning. In the end, the Men in Blue won the Test by five wickets, securing the Test series, and Jurrell was named Player of the Match.
Dhruv Jhuler is an Indian cricketer from Agra, Uttar Pradesh, who plays for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He made his test debut in India on February 15, 2024. He is an army veteran and the son of 1999 Kargil war veteran Nem Singh Jurel. From now on, Jurrell will play for RR in the upcoming 2024 IPL season. He has played 13 matches in his IPL career so far and has scored 152 runs at an average of 21.71 and a strike rate of 172.73. The wicketkeeper-batsman has established himself as a finisher who can add 20–25 more points on the scoreboard with his aggressive style of play. Let’s take a look at his IPL career so far.
Dhruv Jurel IPL Price 2024
Dhruv Jhrel was sold for ₹20 million by the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. However, he did not play a single match this season but signed a contract with RR for the 2023 IPL. Finally, on April 5, 2023, Jurrell made his IPL debut against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Guwahati. He was impressive in his debut, with a quick 32 runs off 15 balls. The wicketkeeper-batsman finished the season with 152 runs in 11 innings and a strike rate of 172.73. Jurrell has now re-signed with the Royals for IPL 2024 and will continue to play the roles of wicketkeeper, batsman, and finisher.
| Year | Price (in ₹) | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20.00 Lac | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2023 | 20.00 Lac | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2024 | 20.00 Lac | Rajasthan Royals |
Dhruv Jurel IPL Career
| IPL Season | M | R | HS | Avg | S/R | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 152 | 34* | 21.71 | 172.73 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9 |
| All IPL | 13 | 152 | 34* | 21.71 | 172.73 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9 |
Dhruv Jurel has proven himself to be a proper finisher for RR in the IPL 2023. Apart from that, he has also impressed in the two Test matches he played for India and shown that he can adjust his batting style according to the team’s needs. It will be interesting to see how the upcoming season goes for Jurel.