Indian followers would have hardly predicted their facet to be forward, going into the fourth day of the fourth Test in opposition to England. But the host pulled it off, turning the tables with a concerted staff effort on the JSCA Stadium right here on Sunday.
It was sparked by a nerveless Dhruv Jurel, who marshalled the decrease order with deft composure, lifting India from a dicey place of 177 for seven (at Stumps on Day 2), to a much more snug 307 at Lunch immediately, earlier than the spinners took over and put India within the driver’s seat on this Test.
“It is my debut series, so there was a bit of pressure. But when I went out to bat, I only had my team’s needs in my mind. I just wanted to stay out in the middle and make some runs for my team,” Jurel mentioned after Stumps.
The 23-year-old’s efforts have been backed by a resolute Kuldeep Yadav, who scored a resolute 131-ball 28. The pair noticed off a nervy part of play on the finish of the second day, earlier than including on within the morning session immediately.
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“We had a good understanding because both of us are from UP (Uttar Pradesh). We have played a lot of domestic cricket together. We were speaking a lot to each other in the middle. It was helpful [to bat with him],” Jurel identified.
Jurel carried on after Kuldeep was bowled by James Anderson, including 54 runs together with Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj. The wicket-keeper batter was fast to credit score his companions’ efforts.
“It was just that I had to show confidence and faith in them. I had to tell them that they can bat. That was the plan and it worked out well. Both [Siraj and Akash] are decent batters. I just showed faith in them and they batted well,” Jurel added.
The UP-born batter celebrated his maiden Test fifty with a salute, which he talked about was a dedication to his father, Nem Chand, a Kargil War veteran, who was within the stands.
“The celebration was for my father, who is a Kargil War veteran. I spoke to him yesterday and he had asked me indirectly ‘beta ek bar salute tho dikhade’,” mentioned Jurel with a beaming smile.
With simply an over to go for Lunch and 10 runs left to get to a first-ever hundred, Jurel performed it secure, preferring the selection of batting out extra time. But he was accomplished in by a pointy ball from left-arm spinner Tom Hartley.
Jurel although isn’t upset, as he emphasised his priorities, “To be honest, I am not at all disappointed; because this is my first Test series and I desperately want to lift this trophy as playing Test cricket was a big dream for me.”
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He additionally make clear his preparation, which has guided him into the Indian Test staff, regardless of having performed solely a handful of First-Class matches beforehand.
“Hard work is a major factor. I am also a strong believer in visualisation and manifestation. I started my preparation for a match around two weeks before (it). I look at the opposition’s bowling lineup, see who will bowl and how I can face them. I visualise these scenarios and that helps me a lot.
“For this series, I looked at the English bowling lineup – Anderson, (Mark) Wood, Hartley. I watched their bowling videos. I identified where they bowl and planned what my areas were where I could take them on,” Jurel mentioned.
Source web site: sportstar.thehindu.com
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