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Jurel was born in [[Agra]] on 21 January 2001. His father served the [[Indian army]] and is a [[Kargil war]] veteran.<ref name= >{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-03-10 |title=Dhruv Jurel: The inspiring journey of Kargil war veteran's son who is now India's newest Test cricketer|url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/sports/dhruv-jurel-the-inspiring-journey-of-kargil-war-veterans-son-who-is-now-indias-newest-test-cricketer/amp_articleshow/107751394.cms |access-date=25 February 2024 |language=en-US}}</ref> He started playing cricket during a [[Summercamp Nightmare|summer camp]] in his school.<ref name="DJ">{{Cite web |last=Sanju |date=2023-03-10 |title=Dhruv Jurel Biography in Hindi. ध्रुव जुरेल का जीवन परिचय |url=https://sportspulse.in/dhruv-jurel-biography-hindi/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |language=en-US}}</ref> Over there, he saw some children playing [[cricket]] and it developed his interest in the game. He played youth cricket for [[Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association|Uttar Pradesh]]'s U-14, U-16 and U-19 teams.<ref name="DJ"/> |
Jurel was born in [[Agra]] on 21 January 2001. His father served the [[Indian army]] and is a [[Kargil war]] veteran.<ref name= >{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-03-10 |title=Dhruv Jurel: The inspiring journey of Kargil war veteran's son who is now India's newest Test cricketer|url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/sports/dhruv-jurel-the-inspiring-journey-of-kargil-war-veterans-son-who-is-now-indias-newest-test-cricketer/amp_articleshow/107751394.cms |access-date=25 February 2024 |language=en-US}}</ref> He started playing cricket during a [[Summercamp Nightmare|summer camp]] in his school.<ref name="DJ">{{Cite web |last=Sanju |date=2023-03-10 |title=Dhruv Jurel Biography in Hindi. ध्रुव जुरेल का जीवन परिचय |url=https://sportspulse.in/dhruv-jurel-biography-hindi/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |language=en-US}}</ref> Over there, he saw some children playing [[cricket]] and it developed his interest in the game. He played youth cricket for [[Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association|Uttar Pradesh]]'s U-14, U-16 and U-19 teams.<ref name="DJ"/> |
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Dhruv Jurel attributes his selection to the Indian Test team to the sacrifices of his parents, highlighting his father's, a Kargil war veteran, initial reluctance due to |
Dhruv Jurel attributes his selection to the Indian Test team to the sacrifices of his parents, highlighting his father's, a Kargil war veteran, initial reluctance due to financial constraints<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rediff Cricket |date=20 January 2024 |title=For all the sacrifices my mother and father have made |url=https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/for-all-the-sacrifices-my-mother-and-father-have-made/20240120.htm |url-status=live |access-date=2 March 2024 |website=rediff.com}}</ref>. |
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Jurel made his [[Twenty20]] debut on 10 January 2021 for [[Uttar Pradesh cricket team|Uttar Pradesh]] in the [[2020–21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy]].<ref name="T20">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1244307.html |title=Elite A, Bengaluru, Jan 10 2021, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=10 January 2021}}</ref> Prior to his T20 debut, he was named as the vice-captain of India's squad for the [[2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2019/news/139375/four-time-champion-india-announce-u19-cricket-world-cup-squad |title=Four-time champion India announce U19 Cricket World Cup squad |work=Board of Control for Cricket in India |access-date=2 December 2019}}</ref> |
Jurel made his [[Twenty20]] debut on 10 January 2021 for [[Uttar Pradesh cricket team|Uttar Pradesh]] in the [[2020–21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy]].<ref name="T20">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1244307.html |title=Elite A, Bengaluru, Jan 10 2021, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=10 January 2021}}</ref> Prior to his T20 debut, he was named as the vice-captain of India's squad for the [[2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2019/news/139375/four-time-champion-india-announce-u19-cricket-world-cup-squad |title=Four-time champion India announce U19 Cricket World Cup squad |work=Board of Control for Cricket in India |access-date=2 December 2019}}</ref> |
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| Full name | Dhruv Chand Jurel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 21 January 2001 Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper-batter | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 312) | 15 February 2024 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 26 February 2024 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2021–present | Uttar Pradesh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023-present | Rajasthan Royals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dhruv Chand Jurel (born 21 January 2001) is an Indian international cricketer. He is a right-handed batter and wicket-keeper. He plays for Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).[1]
Early life and domestic career
Jurel was born in Agra on 21 January 2001. His father served the Indian army and is a Kargil war veteran.[2] He started playing cricket during a summer camp in his school.[3] Over there, he saw some children playing cricket and it developed his interest in the game. He played youth cricket for Uttar Pradesh's U-14, U-16 and U-19 teams.[3]
Dhruv Jurel attributes his selection to the Indian Test team to the sacrifices of his parents, highlighting his father's, a Kargil war veteran, initial reluctance due to financial constraints[4].
Jurel made his Twenty20 debut on 10 January 2021 for Uttar Pradesh in the 2020–21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.[5] Prior to his T20 debut, he was named as the vice-captain of India's squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[6]
In February 2022, he was bought by the Rajasthan Royals in the auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League tournament.[7] He made his first-class debut on 17 February 2022, for Uttar Pradesh in the 2021–22 Ranji Trophy.[8] Jurel made his debut for Rajasthan Royals against Punjab Kings at Guwahati on 5 April 2023, hitting 32*(15). This performance cemented Jurel's place in the side.
He made his List A debut on 14 July 2023, for India A against United Arab Emirates A, in the 2023 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup.[9]
International career
International debut (2024-present)
In January 2024, he earned his maiden Indian call-up for first two tests vs England.[10]
On 15 February 2024, Dhruv Jurel made his Test Debut for India in the third test against England in Rajkot. In his maiden test innings, he scored 46 off 104 balls, but did not get a chance to bat in the second innings, as India declared at 430/4 after lunch on day four.
In the fourth test against England at Ranchi, Jurel scored a crucial 90 runs off 149 balls in the first innings and kept India in the game as wickets fell around him and England took control. He turned out to be the highest run scorer in the innings for India. In the second innings, he stopped a collapse of the Indian batting side and stitched up a crucial 72 run partnership with Shubman Gill to steer India to victory with a gritty 39* run stand from 77 balls. In his second test itself Jurel was awarded as player of the match for his cruical knocks in both the innings which helped India to register victory over England in the match taking an unassailable lead of 3-1 in the 5 match series.
References
- ^ "Dhruv Jurel". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Dhruv Jurel: The inspiring journey of Kargil war veteran's son who is now India's newest Test cricketer". 10 March 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ a b Sanju (10 March 2023). "Dhruv Jurel Biography in Hindi. ध्रुव जुरेल का जीवन परिचय". Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ Rediff Cricket (20 January 2024). "For all the sacrifices my mother and father have made". rediff.com. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Elite A, Bengaluru, Jan 10 2021, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Four-time champion India announce U19 Cricket World Cup squad". Board of Control for Cricket in India. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "IPL 2022 auction: The list of sold and unsold players". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "Elite, Group G, Sultanpur, Feb 17 - 20 2022, Ranji Trophy". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ "3rd Match, Group B, Colombo (SSC), July 14, 2023, ACC Men's Emerging Cup". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ "Dhruv Jurel 'living the dream' with maiden Test call-up after years of struggle: Was shocked to see my name". India Today. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
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