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Dhruv Jurel celebrates his half-century during the second day of the Galle Test.
\n | Photo Credit: ANI<\/p>\n
Progress in a Test is not just about the big knock or the five-for spell, equally it is about efficient performances that slip into the shadows. Dhruv Jurel\u2019s 51 was a vital contribution during India\u2019s first innings in the opening Test against Sri Lanka, and the wicketkeeper-batter said: \u201cWhenever I go in, I just think about what the team needs.\u201d<\/p>\n
Speaking to the media at the Galle International Stadium on Sunday (August 16, 2026), Jurel added: \u201cThere is no personal milestone that I look for before batting. I listen to the captain and coach. I go there and do what the team needs, I try to control the situation for the team. It is about being switched on. I had played in the A-series earlier here and I had an idea about the pitch and the weather.\u201d<\/p>\n
Asked if he felt any pressure over his spot in the playing XI, ahead of this game, Jurel countered: \u201cNot at all. I am very grateful that I have the opportunity to represent India. That\u2019s the only privilege that I play for.\u201d<\/p>\n
And as for the urgency on display from the Indian batters, Jurel said: \u201cThe plan was to make as many runs as possible by playing sensible cricket. Be it Rishabh Pant or me or the tail, we wanted runs on the board.\u201d<\/p>\n