Virender Sehwag’s ‘No Drama’ Praise For Dhruv Jurel Angers Fans. India Great Responds | Cricket News

Former India batter Virender Sehwag hailed wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel for his “outstanding batting skills and temperament” after the youngster scored a gritty on Day 3 of the 4th Test against England in Ranchi. Jurel hit 90 runs off 149 balls to bail India out of trouble after the hosts were reduced to 177/7. Jurel added 77 runs, alongside Kuldeep Yadav for the 8th wicket, helping India cross the 300-run mark. However, he missed out on his century by 10 runs as India were eventually bowled out for 307.

Taking to social media, Sehwag said that despite not getting any hype from the media, Jurel made the most of his opportunity.

“No media hype, no drama, just some outstanding skills and quietly showed great temparement in a very difficult situation. Very Well done Dhruv Jurel. Best wishes,” Sehwag posted on X.

No media hype, no drama, just some outstanding skills and quietly showed great temparement in a very difficult situation.

Very Well done Dhruv Jurel. Best wishes. pic.twitter.com/XOtUYd8Je3

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 25, 2024

Sehwag’s post, however, received a mix reaction from the fans. While some agreed with him, other’s called him out for targetting players.

Such a pathetic tweet from an ex-cricketer. What a fall for this man who is considered a legend.

Sarfaraz got all that hype of his on-field record in First Class Cricket.

Dhruv Jurel didn’t because he had played only 15 FC games and averaged in mid 40s.

— Sudharshan R (@rsudharshan95) February 25, 2024

You can do better. What a pathetic tweet. The least you can do is act like an ex-professional cricketer, and not like a troll, Sir. 🙂

— Jaanvi (@that_shutterbug) February 25, 2024

Win tweet sir

— Kunal Yadav (@Kunal_KLR) February 25, 2024

Yes true.

— The Analyzer (News Updates🗞️) (@Indian_Analyzer) February 25, 2024

Sehwag later clarified that his post wasn’t aimed at a particular player, adding that everyone should get equal hype.

“Not to degrade or demean anyone, but hype should be on performance and be equal. Some guys have bowled brilliantly, some have batted exceptionally but haven’t got the hype they deserve. 

Akash Deep was outstanding here, Yashasvi has been brilliant through the series and so was Sarfaraz at Rajkot and Dhruv Jurel in all his opportunities. Hype sabko karo,” Sehwag added in another post.

Not to degrade or demean anyone, but hype should be on performance and be equal. Some guys have bowled brilliantly, some have batted exceptionally but haven’t got the hype they deserve.

Akash Deep was outstanding here, Yashasvi has been brilliant through the series and so was… https://t.co/RHGtneSS96

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 25, 2024

Jurel was bowled by Tom Hartley on the stroke of Lunch.