Meet this star cricketer, MS Dhoni fan, Hanuman bhakt and son of Army man who fought..., his name is…
Dhruv's father never thought that his son would become a cricketer. The financial situation was not good, and his dream was that his son would pass the NDA and join the army. But when Dhruv insisted on a cricket kit and told his mother that he would leave home, his mother's heart melted. That very day she sold her gold chain and the first cricket kit was bought in exchange for it.
After getting the kit, Dhruv did not say a single word, he just started practicing. He won every award in the college tournament – Man of the Match, Man of the Series, Best Catch and many more. There were so many awards that his father had to bring them on his scooty. That very day, the father realized that his son is on the right path, and since then he has stood by Dhruv in every ups and downs.
When Dhruv got his first IPL contract from Rajasthan Royals and got a sum of ₹20 lakh, the first thing he remembered was the day when his mother sold her jewelry. He bought new gold for his mother and gifted it to her after making her close her eyes. The mother was surprised and the son said – "Mummy, I will never forget that day. Now I will do more for you."
Dhruv's real cricket journey started from Springdale Cricket Academy, where his coach Parvendra Yadav saw him batting for the first time. His shots and timing impressed the coach and he decided that he would train Dhruv. Like the son of a soldier, Dhruv had discipline, hard work and punctuality.
Dhruv is not only a great cricketer, but also a great devotee of Bajrangbali. Every morning before practice, he goes to the Hanuman temple located in front of the academy to seek blessings. Even after winning the match, he is hailed - "Bajrang Bali ki Jai." Even today, when he comes to Agra, he spends time with children and plays cricket with them.
Dhruv Jurel considers former captain MS Dhoni as his idol. Be it wicketkeeping or calm behavior on the field - Jurel is preparing himself like Dhoni. Just like his father served the country, Dhruv is also bringing glory to the country on the field. Today the whole of Agra, and the country, sees him not just as a cricketer, but as an inspiration.
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