Dhruv Jurel Reveals Special Tattoo, Achieves Unique Record In 2nd Test Against Sri Lanka
Indian cricket team batter Dhruv Jurel celebrated his century by revealing a "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisaan" tattoo on his bicep on Day 2 of the second Test match against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Monday.
- Dhruv Jurel celebrated his century by revealing a "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisaan" tattoo on his bicep
- Jurel remained unbeaten on 115 off 177 balls on Day 2 of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka
- Jurel became the first India batter ever to score a century from No. 7 during a Test series in Sri Lanka
Indian cricket team batter Dhruv Jurel celebrated his century by revealing a "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisaan" tattoo on his bicep on Day 2 of the second Test match against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Monday. Jurel spent 22 deliveries on 99 before finally reaching the milestone after taking a risky single. Jurel punched the air, removed his helmet and revealed the tattoo as celebrations erupted. Thanks to the century, Jurel became the second Indian batter ever to score a century from No. 7 or below in a Test match in Sri Lanka. Jurel, who remained unbeaten on 115 off 177 deliveries, currently has the most individual runs by an Indian batter in Test match from No. 7 or below in Sri Lanka. Hardik's century came while batting at No. 8 and as a result, Jurel became the first India batter ever to score a century from No. 7 during a Test series in Sri Lanka.
Jurel explained his batting methods while batting alongside a sparkling shot-maker like Pant.
“We all know Pant is such a terrific player and what he has done for India in Australia and England. So, whenever he is in, I only seek his advice, because he has so much experience. So, I always ask him for advice as, what I should do in a particular situation,” Jurel said in the post-day press conference and dedicated his second Test hundred to his parents.
But does he get tempted to copy the dominating ways of Pant? “As you can see, Test cricket has different ways of playing, and it makes the game beautiful. When you play with Pant, it's a very terrific experience. I can't play like him, the way he has been playing since childhood.
“My game plan is to see which bowler should I take down, which spell should I play, and I always ask Pant because he is a wicketkeeper, I am a wicketkeeper, and we play in the middle order, so it's a very good experience.
The wicketkeeper batter also offered a fitness update on Pant, who did not do the stumper's duty towards the end of the day.
“Right now, he got a hit on his right shoulder, and we are closely monitoring him. Today I did wicketkeeping, because his shoulder was a little bad. Hopefully, I think he will be fit tomorrow,” he said.
(With PTI inputs)
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