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1st In 22 Years: Dhruv Jurel's Momentous Feat
Dhruv Jurel capped off a brilliant performance in Ranchi Test with a 'Player of the Match' award.
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Dhruv Jurel scored a gritty 90 in the first innings to bail India out of trouble on Day 3.
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The 23-year-old hit an unbeaten 39 in the second innings to help India seal the series.
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He is the first Indian keeper in 22 years to win the award in his debut Test series.
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Ajay Ratra was the last Indian wicketkeeper to win the award in his debut Test series.
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Ratra won the accolade in 2022, having scored an unbeaten 115 vs West Indies.
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Jurel made his debut in the third Test in Rajkot, replacing KS Bharat in the XI.
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The Agra-born wicketkeeper made an instant impact, scoring 46 in a winning cause.
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Jurel received applause from Sunil Gavaskar, who called him the next MS Dhoni.
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