Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Dhruv Jurel Focuses on Test Preparation
Dhruv Jurel is a cricketer who plays for India.
He recently scored a lot of runs in a cricket match called the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Even though he's good at shorter games, he really loves playing Test cricket, which is the longest format.
He said that playing Test cricket makes him feel proud, especially when people call him a Test cricketer.
He's already thinking about the next Test series against Sri Lanka in a few months and how he can get better at playing against spin bowlers.
He's planning and practicing to do well in that series.
There is also some talk about whether he should be selected for the shorter 50-over games, but Jurel focuses on his hard work and believes that will take him far.
Dhruv Jurel scored his maiden List A century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, hitting 160* off 101 balls against Baroda in Rajkot.
Despite his success in limited-overs cricket, Jurel prioritizes Test cricket and considers it close to his heart.
He expressed excitement about playing Test cricket and the respect it brings, especially when recognized as a Test cricketer abroad.
Jurel is already planning and visualizing his preparation for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka in 7-8 months.
He focuses on improving his skills against spin bowlers and the sessions he gets with them.
- Who
- Dhruv Jurel, Indian wicketkeeper
- What
- Expressed his focus on Test cricket preparation and addressed ODI selection buzz
- When
- During an interview with TOI
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To improve his skills and prepare for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, and to address speculation about his ODI selection
ODI Selection Debate
Test Cricket Focus
Format Priority
ODI Selection Debate
Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant are competing for ODI selection, indicating a focus on the 50-over format.
Test Cricket Focus
Dhruv Jurel prioritizes Test cricket, considering it close to his heart and planning for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.
- Player
- Dhruv Jurel
- Recent Achievement
- Maiden List A century in Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Score
- 160* off 101 balls
- Opponent
- Baroda
- Venue
- Rajkot
- Priority
- Test cricket
- Upcoming Series
- Test series against Sri Lanka in 7-8 months
- ODI Selection
- Jurel's performance puts him in contention for ODI squad
- Hard Work
- Jurel emphasizes the importance of hard work and process over results
Sources
'Planning And Visualisation': Dhruv Jurel Reveals His Preparation For Tests During Off-Season
Amid Ishan Kishan Speculation, Dhruv Jurel Addresses ODI Selection Buzz: 'No One Can Take My Hard Work'
Why Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli are missing from Vijay Hazare Trophy
