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Virat Kohli stands as a hero and a source of inspiration for countless fans and aspiring cricketers globally, a sentiment shared by the young Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel. As Kohli celebrated an extraordinary 16 years in international cricket on August 18, Jurel openly shared his admiration for the cricketing legend.
Jurel not only voiced his respect for Kohli but also expressed a deep desire to mirror the former Indian captain’s success. He highlighted a specific quality in Kohli that resonates with him, which he aims to incorporate into his own playing style.
Dhruv Jurel pays tribute to Virat Kohli’s 16-year journey
Describing Kohli as a cricketing icon, Jurel shared that he constantly seeks to learn from the Indian cricket team’s batting maestro, paying close attention to the dedication and hard work that have fueled Kohli’s success.
Jurel expressed that every interaction with Kohli leaves him in awe of the cricketer’s commanding presence and the formidable aura that surrounds him, especially as he celebrated 16 years in international cricket.
He noted that Kohli’s remarkable aura motivates him to achieve a similar level of impact in his own career, striving to cultivate the qualities that garner admiration from others. Kohli’s 16 years of dominance in the sport serve as a significant source of inspiration for Jurel, who is eager to infuse his own game with the same excellence and influence.
Dhruv Jurel was quoted as saying by Sports Tak: “I always try to learn because he is a legend of cricket. So, I think how he was made, what he did in the background. always curious to learn new things. So, whenever I talked to him, I only talked about cricket and when you are around him, you feel that aura that Virat Kohli is there.”
Jurel added, “So that is a good thing that we feel that we have to do something that we also feel that people have come to ask, that there is aura. Because he has played for like 16 years for India and he has always dominated. So that thing is very inspiring. So, I will try to bring that thing in.”
