Jurel Dedicates Maiden Test Century to Indian Army

Ahmedabad, Oct 3 (PTI) Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel dedicated his maiden Test century against the West Indies to the Indian Army, expressing deep respect for their battlefield sacrifices. Jurel showcased a commanding performance with the bat, scoring 125 on the second day of the series opener against the West Indies. His contributions, alongside hundreds from senior players KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, propelled India to a formidable 448 for five at the end of the day. Beyond his batting prowess, the 24-year-old Jurel caught attention with his meaningful celebrations after reaching his half-century and century milestones. His army salute was a heartfelt tribute to the Indian Army and his father, a veteran of the Kargil war. “The celebration at fifty was for my father and the celebration after the hundred was for the army. I hold immense respect for them and their battlefield bravery,” Jurel stated, honoring the Indian Army with his remarkable innings. He further expressed the honor of being part of the squad, working diligently even when not playing, driven by discipline and motivation to seize opportunities.

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