Dhruv Jurel 

Dhruv Jurel was selected as the backup wicketkeeper in the Indian side for the first two Test matches against England. He is now playing for India A against the England Lions in Ahmedabad.

Dhruv’s hard journey, which includes almost leaving cricket at the young age of 14. Financial constraints and a lack of assistance contributed to his troubles. He is currently awaiting the most incredible chapter of his cricket career.

BCCI Selection

His first call-up to the Indian team came when the BCCI selection committee, which was chaired by former bowler Ajit Agarkar, placed him in the 16-man squad for the opening two Test matches against England, which began on January 25. A call-up for an India Test series at home was not anticipated, despite Dhruv’s recent decent form, which included a half-century (69) for India A against South Africa A in Benoni and a 63-run knock in Uttar Pradesh’s Ranji Trophy opener against Kerala last week.

Backup Wicket-keeper

With an average of 46.47 in first-class cricket, Dhruv was chosen as the Indian side’s backup wicketkeeper. He is now in Ahmedabad, playing for India A in a two-day unofficial Test match against the England Lions. Because Ishan Kishan’s availability was questionable, the selectors might have been more likely to take the young player into consideration. His chances of being selected for an India cap are slim, even though KS Bharat and KL Rahul are ranked ahead of him. . However, the “army kid” will undoubtedly gain confidence from sharing the dressing room with players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravichandran Ashwin during a crucial home series.