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Dhruv Jurel just scored his first Test century against West Indies with a very special celebration. He revealed that his fifty was dedicated to his father while his hundred was for the Indian Army. The young wicketkeeper explained how closely he's witnessed the hard work and sacrifices of army personnel. This emotional performance helped India build a massive lead of 286 runs in Ahmedabad.

Key Points: Dhruv Jurel Dedicates Maiden Test Century to Indian Army

  • Jurel scored 125 runs off 210 balls in his maiden Test century
  • He performed military-style salute celebration for his hundred landmark
  • His father's experiences inspired the emotional tribute to armed forces
  • India reached 448/5 with centuries from Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja
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Fifty for Dad, Hundred for Indian Army: Dhruv Jurel's special celebration after maiden Test century

Indian wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel reveals emotional celebrations - fifty for his father, hundred for Indian Army after scoring 125 against West Indies.

"My fifty celebration was for my father. The hundred celebration was for the Indian army because I have seen closely how hard they work. - Dhruv Jurel"

Ahmedabad, October 3

Indian wicketkeeper/batter, Dhruv Jurel, revealed the inspiration behind his celebrations after scoring a century and a half-century against the West Indies in the first Test.

Jurel performed a salute after reaching his fifty, dedicating it to his father. He celebrated his hundred landmark moment by holding the bat vertically and moving it to his left, leaving the spectators wondering what it actually meant. The dressing room stood on its feet and applauded Jurel for his sublime strokeplay.

Jurel expressed his admiration for the Indian Army, drawing inspiration from his father's experiences and sacrifices. The 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter reached 125 off 210 balls, an innings that combined grit and patience.

"My fifty celebration was for my father. The hundred celebration was for the Indian army because I have seen closely how hard they work. So I will always look to dedicate it to them because they deserve it," Dhruv Jurel told reporters.

The 24-year-old is the fifth Indian wicketkeeper to score his maiden Test ton against the Caribbean side, joining the special ranks of Vijay Manjrekar, Farokh Engineer, Ajay Ratra and Wriddhiman Saha.

Coming to the match, centuries from Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja helped India to secure a lead of 286 runs at stumps on day 2 of the first Test against the West Indies at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

At the end of Day 2, India was 448/5 in 128 overs, with Jadeja (104)* and Washington Sundar (9)* unbeaten on the crease. Jadeja brought up his hundred in the 126th over, the third centurion for India in the innings after KL Rahul and Jurel. Jadjea celebrated his hundred with an aggressive sword style.

Brief Scores: India: 448/5 (Dhruv Jurel 125, Ravindra Jadeja 104*; Roston Chase 2/90) against WI: 162 (Justin Greaves 32, Shai Hope 26, Mohammed Siraj 4/40).

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally a wicketkeeper who can bat! Jurel's innings was full of patience and technique. Hope he continues this form and solves our long-standing wicketkeeper-batsman problem.
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Michael C
As someone who follows cricket globally, I must say Jurel's celebration for the Indian Army was quite unique and touching. Don't see such patriotic gestures often in international cricket.
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Ananya R
Three centuries in one innings! Jadeja with his sword celebration and Jurel with his army tribute. Our team is not just playing cricket, they're telling stories through their celebrations. Love it! ❤️
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the sentiment, I hope the team management ensures such celebrations don't become political. Cricket should remain a sport that unites everyone. That said, Jurel's innings was brilliant technically.
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Vikram M
Jurel's father must be so proud today! Scoring a Test century and dedicating it to family and nation - this is what makes our cricketers special. Hope he gets a long run in the team now.

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