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Dhruv Jurel, the emerging star in Indian cricket
On April 27, 2024, the Rajasthan Royals played against the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2024. Lucknow went on to bat first and set a target of 197 for the Royals.
Dhruv Jurel and Sanju Samson’s 121-run 4th wicket partnership stole the win from the Lucknow Super Giants as the Royals added two more points in the points table. Dhruv celebrated his fifty with his iconic ‘Salute’ celebration as a sign of respect to his dad, who is in the Indian military.
Dhruv was spotted celebrating his achievement with the family post-match. Check out the video.
POV: You scored your first IPL fifty in a match-winning chase and your family was there to witness it and celebrate with you. 💗 pic.twitter.com/403sizUJRo
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 27, 2024
Dhruv scored the maiden IPL fifty.
Dhruv Jurel not only helped the Rajasthan Royals to the win but also unlocked his personal achievement too. He scored his first ever fifty in the IPL, and what can be more prideful than performing in front of the family?
Dhruv scored 52 runs off 34 balls, which included 2 sixes and 5 fours, and the 4th wicket partnership for the Royals led them to a commendable victory against the Lucknow Super Giants.
The reason behind Dhruv’s salute celebration
Dhruv, while being asked about the reason behind his salute celebration, replied to the media that his father is in the military, that he respects him, and that he wanted to dedicate his first fifty years to his father.
That was the main reason for his celebration.
Sanju Samson and Dhruv, the Indian duo
Sanju played a captain’s knock as he scored 71 off just 33 deliveries with a strike rate of 215. Also, he has made it difficult for the Indian cricket team selectors to fill the spot of wicketkeeper batsmen.
Sanju Samson and Dhruv together held the nerves, and Dhruv also mentioned that Sanju helped him in the initial phase of the innings by helping him calm down and focus on his batting, which helped him a lot.
A staggering 121-run partnership helped Rajasthan win the match. The Rajasthan Royals have almost confirmed their place in the top four thanks to their brilliant season so far.
KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda’s fine knocks of 76 and 50, respectively, went in vain as Lucknow lost their ninth match of the IPL 2024.
