Former India batter turned commentator Aakash Chopra has applauded Dhruv Jurel for scoring a hundred while batting at No. 7 in the second Test against Sri Lanka as well. He also added that the wicketkeeper-batter gives the impression that he would do anything for the country as well. However, Jurel scored an unbeaten 115 off 177 balls in India’s first-innings total of
503/9 declared. In reply, Sri Lanka ended Day 2 (Monday, August 24) in Colombo at 8/2 in their first innings as well.

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, ‘Aakash Chopra,’ he said, “Dhruv Jurel should be spoken about first. I like the boy a lot because he has got something. He fights and plays with heart. He is extremely humble. Comes across as someone who is a student of the game. He understands the game very well. Gives you the feeling that he would put his life for the country. So, I really, really like him. Scoring a hundred at No. 7, he has made one, and I think Jaddu (Ravindra Jadeja) has made two. Otherwise, who scores a hundred at No. 7? He has done that. He is a ‘Jai Jawan’ guy. His father has been a Kargil warrior.”

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Speaking on Sony Sports, former India seamer Venkatesh Prasad also stated that Dhruv Jurel, who dedicated his hundred to the armed forces and farmers, played authentic cricketing shots as well.

“He is dedicating that to Jai Jawan, Jai Kisaan, because he comes from that background. His father was in the army. However, in the 115-run knock he played, his defense was solid, and his body was behind the ball. He played proper cricketing shots,” he said.

“He didn’t hit even one slog. Be it the pull, the back-foot punches he was hitting toward midwicket or square leg, or the use of feet, it was all copybook style. It was a total contrast when he was playing with Rishabh Pant. Pant was pretty aggressive and had an unorthodox game style. Jurel coming and playing such an innings at No. 7 was just wonderful,” Prasad cocnluded.