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Dhruv Jurel's IPL dream: Tears of joy and reality
27 Sep
Summary
- Dhruv Jurel cried when Rajasthan Royals bought him for ₹20 lakhs.
- He was awestruck sharing a dressing room with IPL stars.
- Jurel praised 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel recounted the emotional moment he was bought by the Rajasthan Royals for ₹20 lakhs in the Indian Premier League. Jurel revealed he cried tears of joy when the franchise finally bid for him after an initial unsuccessful attempt, fulfilling his relatives' expectations of him playing in the IPL.
He described being awestruck in his debut year, sharing a dressing room with prominent players like Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, R Ashwin, and Yuzvendra Chahal. Jurel expressed gratitude for not playing any matches that year, believing he was not yet ready for the competition.
The Rajasthan Royals player also highlighted the exceptional talent of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who won the season's Orange Cap. Jurel praised Sooryavanshi's remarkable batting prowess, stating the young player deserves all accolades and that his achievements are beyond comparison.
