Overview
- Rajasthan Royals were eliminated from IPL 2026 after losing Qualifier 2 to Gujarat Titans on Friday, ending their title bid in Mullanpur.
- Jurel said the squad deliberately focused on encouraging teammates and 'positive cricket' to keep players confident through the season.
- He described his wicketkeeping role as building bowlers' confidence rather than prescribing specific plans, with a special emphasis on supporting debutants.
- Jurel outlined personal preparation habits that kept him in form, including arriving early to nets, asking for extra batting time, and jumping back in when gaps appeared.
- Jurel finished the IPL with 515 runs in 16 matches and will join India's Test team for the one-off match against Afghanistan on June 6, marking a quick shift to international duty.