IND vs ENG 5th Test: How Dhruv Jurel orchestrated Ollie Pope's dismissal from behind the stumps

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Dhruv Jurel drew plaudits from every nook and corner of the Indian cricket fraternity after he perfectly orchestrated Ollie Pope’s dismissal behind the stumps during the fifth and final Test against England in Dharamshala.

India’s wicketkeeper’s reading of the game was top notch as his tips handed Kuldeep Yadav his second wicket of the game. The incident happened during the 26th over when Dhruv Jurel hinted to Kuldeep that England’s vice-captain would step down the track.

Yes, Dhruv anticipated Pope’s advancing even before the ball was bowled. His reading of the game turned true as Pope did step down the track in an attempt to hit a four or a six off the chinaman bowler. While the batter took charge, he misjudged it in the first place.

Kuldeep Yadav’s googly brought Pope’s innings to a close. The batsman was perhaps expecting other variation when he advanced but his decision backfired him. Meanwhile, Dhruv Jurel had plenty of time to whip the bails off as the England cricketer departed after making 11 runs.

England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and decided to bat first. The tourists who lost the Test series already are playing to restore pride in the dead rubber. They got off to a good start in the form of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett before Kuldeep dismissed Duckett for 27.

The Kanpur-born once again provided a breakthrough by dismissing Ollie Pope, taking a cue from Dhruve Jurel. Post the lunch session, the chinaman bowler inflicted another killer blow on England by dismissing the set batsman Crawley for 79 runs.

Kuldeep Yadav has been the wrecker-in-chief for India as he rattled England’s top-order at the best scene. At the time of writing this piece, England posted 145/3 in 39 overs.