Watch: Dhruv Jurel’s Acrobatic Catch Astounds RR Nets, Burger Left Laughing

In a recent net practice session, Rajasthan Royals’ wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel stole the spotlight with his exceptional skills behind the stumps, leaving his teammates stunned. During the session, Jurel pulled off a remarkable diving catch off a swinging delivery from his teammate Nadre Burger, showcasing his agility and reflexes.

The moment was captured in a video uploaded by RR’s official social media handle, where Jurel’s acrobatic catch left Burger in disbelief, followed by a stunned laugh. The 23-year-old’s brilliance with the gloves has been evident ever since he made his debut for India in the Test series against England earlier this year.

Jurel’s rise to prominence as a highly promising wicketkeeper-batsman has been further solidified by his recent performances. In a clash against Lucknow Super Giants on April 25, he played a crucial role in RR’s victory by smashing an unbeaten 52 runs off just 34 balls at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

With Rajasthan Royals comfortably positioned at the second spot on the IPL 2024 points table, their qualification for the playoffs seems all but assured. This confidence booster sets the stage for their upcoming highly-anticipated clash against Chennai Super Kings on May 12, where Jurel’s skills with both bat and gloves are expected to play a pivotal role.