US EditionDhruv Jurel Opens up on 'Gun' Celebration After Scoring Maiden Test Century: 'Would Like to Dedicate This to Them'
Dhruv Jurel scored 125 runs on Day 2 with two teammates also hitting centuries as India led by 286 runs, dedicating his hundred to the Indian Army and his father.
- On Friday, October 3, wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel scored his maiden Test century, hitting 125 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
- Because of his father's Army service, Dhruv Jurel said his fifty salute was for Nem Chand, retired Havildar and Kargil war veteran, while his hundred was dedicated to the Indian Army.
- He compiled a 125-run innings from 210 balls, featuring 15 boundaries and three sixes as India finished Day 2 on 448 for five with a lead of 286.
- Selectors may view Dhruv Jurel's century, one of three on Day 2, as strengthening his case for India team selection despite Rishabh Pant's injury.
- Beyond runs, the century intertwined sport and patriotism, symbolizing respect and discipline from Dhruv Jurel’s father’s Indian Army service, while fans and cricket experts hailed his emerging talent for the Indian cricket team.
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Dhruv Jurel opens up on 'gun' celebration after scoring maiden Test century: 'Would like to dedicate this to them'
Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel brought up his maiden Test hundred shortly before close of play on Day 2 of the first Test between India and West Indies in Ahmedabad, forging a 206-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja.
Dhruv Jurel dedicates unique century celebration to Indian Army during IND vs WI 1st Test
Dhruv Jurel slammed his maiden Test century during the first Test between India and the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Jurel unveiled a special celebration after getting to his hundred and dedicated it to the Indian Army.
Fifty celebration for dad, hundred for Indian army: Dhruv Jurel after Ahmedabad century
Dhruv Jurel revealed that he dedicated his maiden Test hundred to the Indian army after he pulled off a unique celebration after reaching the landmark. Jurel helped India maintain control over West Indies on Day 2 of the Ahmedabad Test.
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