‘Small town boys can also achieve big’:Says Dhruv Jurel during IND A vs AUS A Test; IND player set to play in West Indies series

A Test match is being played between India-A and Australia-A in Lucknow. The Indian team is being captained by Dhruv Jurel. Players like KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj are also playing under his captaincy. 24-year-old Dhruv Jurel scored 140 runs off 197 balls in the first Test against Australia-A. He hit a total of 13 fours and 5 sixes in the innings. Moreover, he has also secured his place in the Test squad against West Indies. After exemplary performance at Ekana Stadium, Dainik Bhaskar spoke to Dhruv Jurel. We had a discussion with India player about his performance, the benefits of the ongoing Test series, upcoming players, and their dreams. He openly answered all our questions, calling Ekana pitch good. He also explained how a boy from a small town can progress. First, let’s take a look at Dhruv Jurel’s T20I stats Here’s our QA with Dhruv Jurel Question: You have been in the Indian team for the last two years. What has been your experience? Answer: Being in the Indian team is good. For young players, it’s a dream to join the Test team and wear the Indian team cap. I come from the small city of Agra. My effort was to make everyone proud. I am working for this. I practised on cement pitches since childhood. People should feel that a boy from any city can do well. Question: The Test series against Australia-A is ongoing. How helpful will this be for the players? Answer: This will definitely be helpful for the players. Such cricket matches should be held so that players can grow. Moreover, these matchups are a big opportunity for players to get into the senior team. By performing well here, players reach the team. Such cricket increases competition. Moreover, there is also a benefit from matches being played against world-level teams. Question: Tell us about Ekana’s pitch. How was it? What was the experience? Answer: Ekana’s pitch is good. It was a flat wicket. Regarding the first match, it was said that it was a red soil pitch. The ball was not spinning much and the bounce was low. It was good for batters. Home conditions provide an advantage. I have also played here in the UP-20 League. The red soil pitch was helpful for batsmen. Question: How do you view this series before the Test against the West Indies? Answer: This match is a big opportunity for the players to prepare before the senior team. I focus on the match I am currently playing. What happens after that, we’ll see.