Dhruv Jurel’s highest score in First-Class cricket is a monumental 249 runs, achieved while playing for Uttar Pradesh against Nagaland during the 2022–23 Ranji Trophy season. In Test cricket, his current highest score is 125 runs (his maiden Test century), recorded against the West Indies.(Image Source: Instagram/dhruvjurel)
Indian batsman Dhruv Jurel fell for zero, caught by Keshav Maharaj off the bowling of Marco Jansen just before the tea break on Day 3 of the second Test in Guwahati. Jansen delivered a short ball on the third delivery of the 36th over in India’s first innings. Jurel’s attempted pull shot skewed up, allowing Maharaj to take a sliding catch at wide mid-on. This crucial wicket gave the South African pacer his first scalp of the innings.
Dhruv Jurel was born on 21 January 2001. As of now, he is 24 years old.
Dhruv Jurel is not married.
Dhruv Jurel’s father is Nem Chand (also known as Nem Singh Jurel), a retired Havildar of the Indian Army who fought in the Kargil War.
Yes, Dhruv Jurel’s father, Nem Singh Jurel, is alive. He is a retired Havildar in the Indian Army who served during the Kargil War.
Dhruv Jurel made his Test debut on 15 February 2024 in the India vs England match.
Dhruv Jurel’s T20I shirt number is 16.
Dhruv Jurel’s highest score in First-Class cricket is a monumental 249 runs, achieved while playing for Uttar Pradesh against Nagaland during the 2022–23 Ranji Trophy season. In Test cricket, his current highest score is 125 runs (his maiden Test century), recorded against the West Indies.
Dhruv Jurel’s professional cricket career began with his T20 debut for Uttar Pradesh on January 10, 2021, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
His other key debut dates are:
First-Class Debut: February 17, 2022 (for Uttar Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy)
IPL Debut: April 5, 2023 (for Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings)
Test Debut (International): February 15, 2024 (India vs England, Rajkot)
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | High Score | Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | Hundreds | Fifties | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test 2024– | 8 | 13 | 2 | 457 | 125 | 41.5 | 809 | 56.5 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 10 |
| T20I 2024– | 4 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 4.0 | 23 | 52.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| IPL 2023– | 42 | 35 | 11 | 680 | 70 | 28.3 | 442 | 153.8 | 0 | 4 | 51 | 38 |
| 1st class 2022– | 31 | 46 | 7 | 2173 | 249 | 55.7 | 3572 | 60.8 | 5 | 13 | 240 | 35 |
| List A 2023 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 189 | 77 | 47.2 | 205 | 92.2 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 7 |
| T20 2021– | 56 | 46 | 14 | 784 | 70 | 24.5 | 555 | 141.3 | 0 | 4 | 55 | 43 |
Dhruv Jurel completed his schooling up to the 12th standard at Army Public School, Agra, before dedicating himself to cricket. While his father initially encouraged him to join the Army, Jurel developed a passion for cricket after watching a summer camp at his school. He later moved from Agra to train at a cricket academy in Noida.
Dhruv Jurel’s net worth is estimated to be around ₹1 crore, primarily from his cricket career earnings.
Dhruv Jurel’s height is 5 feet 11 inches.
Dhruv Jurel IPL price for the 2025 season is ₹14 crore, as he was retained by the Rajasthan Royals for that amount.
Dhruv Jurel’s Instagram account is https://www.instagram.com/dhruvjurel?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Dhruv Jurel belongs to a Jat family.
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