Dhruv Jurel will try to strengthen his place in the Indian test team. (File) Agra: In a country with more than a billion, cricket dreams are common – but few live the way Dhruv Jurel has. The fact that he was the son of a soldier who fought in the war Kargil after wearing the Indian jersey, his story goes beyond cricket. Once well known simply as the son of his father, today it is another story. Wherever he doesn’t have Singh Jurel, people say, “WOH Rahe dhruv to papa (He’s Father Dhruv Jurel) ” – and followed by a proud smile on Nema’s face with folded hands of gratitude.Dhruv for the first time became the name of the household in the Agry defense colony, in September 2019 the Indian team led to the Asia Cup in September 2019. But on the day he got his call, his parents Rajini and nem could not hold their tears. Now, if you go to a defensive colony and say the name of Dhruva Jurela, people will react, ”WOH JO INDIA TO LIYE KHELTA HAI NA? (One who plays India), “and they will smile and will be happy to lead you to his home.But success came with a huge fight.“He wanted to play cricket, but I just wasn’t financially ready for it. The cricket is an expensive sport. I had only one dream – that he would clean up the NDA and join the Indian army,” said Dhruv Nem Singh Jurel in an exclusive interview.“But one day he got angry. I even cursed and hit him. He locked himself in the bathroom and told his mother that if I didn’t buy him a cricket set, he would escape from home.
Young Dhruv Jurel at the Agra cricket academy. (Special arrangement)
Dhruv didn’t say a word. He took the set and since then his cricket journey began. When he raised the first set on his shoulders, he never looked.At one university tournament, all the best awards swept – Man of the Match, Man of the Series, Best Fielder, Best Catch and others. The award was so much that his father tried to carry them on his Scooty.“I can never forget that moment – my Scooty was loaded and his big bag was full of awards,” he said with pride.“The weight of this bag felt strange. That day I realized I was wrong. I have been standing with him since. I bought him new pillows – playing with torn – and gloves. From that day I was with him every high and low.”“As a soldier has always been such pride – I wanted my son to serve the nation,” he added.“People knew me well in Agra. But now, thanks to Dhruv, they know me for another reason. He changed the story completely.”When Dhruv acquired his first IPL contract with Rajasthan Royals, the memory of his mother selling her gold chain returned. So he decided to give her something she had never expected.“When Dhruv got his first IPL – Rs 20 Lakh contract – came home with gold. He gave me some money to cover financial problems. The rest bought gold jewelry for his mother – the same thing once had to sell for his cricket.Hanuman BhaktIt all started at the cricket Academy Springdale, where Dhruv’s father took him at a meeting with coach Parvendra Yadav. As with any new student, Parvendra asked Dhruv to stand up and face several throwing. But as soon as he saw the young boy purely hit the ball and easily release six, Parvendra decided – he trained him.“His father is an amazing human being, and he really wanted his son to grow in cricket,” said Parvendra Sharma Timesofindia.com coach.“When I first saw Dhruva, his eye coordination excelled-I decided to train him. He was very humble. And because he was an army son, he was naturally disciplined. Excess, determination and hard work was part of his daily routine.The coach believes that the divine blessing also played a role in Dhruv’s ascension.“Lord Hanuman’s blessings are with him,” Parvendra added.
(left) Young dhruv jurel in action; Jurel with his child coach Parvendra Yadav in the Hanuman Temple in Agra. (Special arrangement)
“There is a Hanuman temple right in front of the academy. Every morning before entering practice, Dhruv visits the temple and takes blessings. Even after winning the matches, his singing” Bajrang Bali Ki Jai. “Whenever Dhruv is in Agra, he visits the academy, spends time with children and even plays cricket with them.”“Dhruv was always clear about his dream. He always said,” Lord, I want to play for India – and I want to play a test cricket as long as I can. “Journey: India Call-up and England SeriesDhruv has already represented India at a level under 19 years, but the final dream was always to represent the Indian senior team.Questions like “Bhai, India to Liye Kab Khelega? Virat, Rohit to Saath TV PE Kab Dikhega? (When will you play for India? When do we see you play with Rohit and Virat?), Were ordinary – asking friends, relatives and neighbors. Dhruv would always smile and answer,” go “And then the day came.“One night around 23:00 came to me Dhruv and said,” Papa, I was chosen. “I said,” Of course you were selected – you play for India now! ” He replied, “No, papa – I was chosen to play with Rohit, Kohli, Bumhrah… in the same team!” I couldn’t sleep that night.“He always noticed everything – as I dressed, I wore a cap, greeted.Since then, Dhruv has performed in four test matches and is currently in England as part of the Indian group for the upcoming series of five matches tests, starting on June 20 in Headley, Leeds.By chanceDhruv produces waves in international cricket and IPL with its dexterity for stumps. His sharp gloves – the speed with which he collects the ball and whips from bail – earned praise from many neighborhoods.Interestingly, the goal was not part of the original plan. He accidentally came to Dhruv.“Originally it was Batsman. But his coach Parvendra Yadav noticed his incredible field and suggested to try to keep. He never hesitate, even with bruised hands and injuries.The big series of EnglandWith Rohit Sharma and Virt Kohli resigned from the test format, the door opened for the next generation. For a young man like Dhruv, this is a unique opportunity to strengthen his place on the side.“After returning from Australia, he said – it was one of the most difficult tours he had ever played, especially next to senior crickets. Now England will be another test for him. I don’t know too technically, but I read the papers and watch the update on my phone.“It’s a great opportunity for everyone – even for Dhruv as a young man. If India wins this series, it will be a big problem. ROHIT and VIRAT are now, new boys will get a chance,” he added.
