"Don't See Myself Anywhere": India Star's Blunt T20 World Cup Admission
India star Dhruv Jurel isn't optimistic when it comes to T20 World Cup 2024 selection.
With the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to begin, many players are hopeful of impressing the selectors in a bid to find a spot in the national team's squad for the forthcoming T20 World Cup. As far as the wicket-keeper's spot is concerned, the likes of Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Jitesh Sharma, Rishabh Pant, etc. will be gunning to get into the team. Another name that stands an outside chance of making the cut is that of Dhruv Jurel, who impressed one and all in his debut assignment with the Indian team, against England in a Test series.
But, when Jurel was asked if he is hoping to break the T20 code and get into the Indian team for the World Cup, he made an honest remark and said he doesn't see himself anywhere.
“I don't see myself anywhere. It has always been a dream of mine (to play in the World Cup for India). But, I won't think about it. If I get that opportunity, good. If I don't get it, fine. It's about scoring runs for me, play good cricket, help my team win. That's all I think, no matter what match is it,” Jurel said in a chat with News 24.
Jurel doesn't face competition for the T20 World Cup squad from outside but also within his IPL team, Rajasthan Royals. Samson, one of the finest wicket-keeper batters in white-ball cricket that India have, would also be hoping to leave a lasting impression and bag that elusive T20 World Cup spot.
Jurel also earned MS Dhoni comparisons from the legendary Sunil Gavaskar during India's Test series against England. The young stumper, however, is happy to just be Dhruv.
"Thank you so much Gavaskar sir for comparing me with Dhoni sir. But I want to say personally that no one can replicate what Dhoni sir has done," Jurel had said at the 'India Today Conclave'.
"There is only one Dhoni. Always was and always will be. For me, I just want to be Dhruv Jurel. Whatever I do, I want to do as Dhruv Jurel. But Dhoni sir is a legend and he will always remain like that," added the young wicketkeeper-batter.
