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Dhruv Jurel Reveals Gambhir, Gill Advice After Sri Lanka Century
Dhruv Jurel scored 115 runs for India against Sri Lanka.
He did not get out during his innings.
His batting helped India reach 503 runs before declaring their innings.
After the day's play, Jurel spoke about advice from coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill.
They told him to stay at the crease for a long time.
They also asked him to build partnerships with his teammates.
Jurel said he should understand the match situation and avoid unnecessary risks.
He believes milestones come naturally when a batter spends enough time batting.
Dhruv Jurel scored an unbeaten 115 for India in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
His innings helped India declare at 503/9 in Colombo.
Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill advised Jurel to face as many balls as possible and build partnerships.
They also told him to assess the match situation and minimise risk while batting.
Jurel became only the second India batter at No. 7 or lower to score a Test century in Sri Lanka.
- Who
- India batter Dhruv Jurel, along with coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill.
- What
- Jurel revealed the advice he received after scoring an unbeaten 115 in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
- Where
- The second Test was being played in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- When
- Jurel discussed the advice after the second day's play on August 25, 2026.
- Why
- Gambhir and Gill advised Jurel to spend time at the crease, build partnerships, assess the situation and reduce batting risks.
Key facts
- Player
- Dhruv Jurel
- Runs scored
- 115 unbeaten
- India's declaration
- 503/9
- Match
- Second Test of India's two-match series against Sri Lanka
- Advice
- Face as many balls as possible and build partnerships
- Additional guidance
- Assess the match situation and minimise batting risks
- Record
- Only the second India batter at No. 7 or lower to score a Test century in Sri Lanka
Quotes
Dhruv Jurel
India batter discussing advice from the head coach and Test captain
“From coach (Gautam Gambhir), captain (Shubman Gill) — they always keep saying that play as many balls as you can. Build partnerships, know the situation, what are your areas to score, try to minimise the risk from your batting”
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“I think milestones come along the way when you bat. I was just trying to build partnerships with the batsman whoever I was batting with. I think we played decently today”
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