Indian goalkeeper Dhruv Jurel praised Chief coach Gautam Gambira for the energy and support he brings to the team. Jurel missed the 15 -member Asia Cup 2025, where Sanju Samson and IPL Champion Jitesh Sharma were preferred as goalies in the absence of Rishabh Pant.
Named between the reserves, Jurel said that the presence of Gambhira raises players and instills confidence and victorious thinking that keeps him motivated despite failure.
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“If you are around him, you always feel motivated. You feel exhausted. The kind of energy and aura he had, as I said when he came to huddles and speaks, everyone gets down. You feel really good. You feel like:
Judel also spoke of personal support he received from the coach. “And he always comes to me personally and says,” You can talk to me anytime, you can call me anytime and I always return you. Just hold your head down and work hard. I will always stand behind you. “That’s really good.
Jurel’s international career in the T20is was short, so far only four matches. Meanwhile, Jitesh Sharma won his second goal in the group after the IPL sensational season with the Royal Challengers Bengalur (RCB), who won the title for the first time. Jitesh, on the other hand, played 9 T20is and was last seen to play against Afghanistan in January 2024.
Despite his Asian Cup, Judel still focuses on improving his game and leading from Gambhir. With the approaching Asian Cup, Jurel is determined to make the most of his opportunities and in the future to promote a place in the national team.
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Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
August 26, 2025
