We are just four days away from the much-awaited 17th season of the Indian Premier League 2024. Ahead of IPL 2024, Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar has predicted which player is going emerge as the standout player of the stellar season.
When asked about who could maybe turn out to be the breakout player this IPL season, Sunil Gavaskar said “Dhruv Jurel can be that person definitely. The way he has batted this year and the way he batted last IPL, he can definitely get a promotion up the order. “
According to Gavaskar, Jurel had shown promising batting performances both this year and in the previous IPL, indicating that he could potentially be promoted up the order.
“Akash Deep, he hasn’t got a lot of opportunities, but the way he has shown performances on the big stage in test matches, probably he will get more opportunities now, and that can make a big difference.” added Gavaskar
How did Dhruv Jurel perform ahead of IPL 2024?
Jurel was roped in by the Rajasthan Royals during the IPL 2022 auction at a base price of Rs 20 lakhs. However, he didn’t make his debut for the Sanju Samson-led team until the IPL 2023 season, where he showcased remarkable batting skills. The 23-year-old impressed with his performance, amassing 152 runs in 11 matches at an impressive strike rate of 172.72, establishing himself as a reliable finisher.
Following his standout performance in the IPL, Dhruv earned his maiden call-up to the Indian national team for the five-match Test series against England. He emerged as a significant discovery for India during the series, making an impactful debut in the Rajkot Test by scoring a crucial 46 runs in his first innings. Subsequently, he contributed with a notable 90 runs and a gritty 39 runs in the second innings.
In a total of four innings, Jurel accumulated 190 runs at an impressive average of 63.33. Now, the young talent is focused on the IPL, where he will represent the Rajasthan Royals.
