Dhruv Jurel: A promising wicketkeeper-batsman for India & RR

Current Teams

• India (International: Test and T20I formats)
• Uttar Pradesh (Indian Domestic: First-class, List A, and T20)
• Rajasthan Royals (Indian Premier League - IPL)
• Central Zone (Indian Domestic Zonal: Duleep Trophy)
• Rest of India 

Past Teams 

• India Under-19 (Vice-captain for the 2020 U19 World Cup)
• India A
• India A Under-19
• India Blue Under-19
• Gaur Gorakhpur Lions

International Debuts

• Test: February 15, 2024, vs. England, Rajkot (India)
• T20I: July 6, 2024, vs. Zimbabwe, Harare (India) 

Recent International Matches (2024-2025) 

• vs. South Africa (Test Series, Nov 2025): Last played in Guwahati (Nov 22-26, 2025).
• vs. West Indies (Test Series, Oct 2025): Scored his first Test century (125) in the first Test (Oct 1, 2025) and scored 44 in the second Test (Oct 9, 2025).
• vs. England (T20I, Jan 28, 2025): Played in Rajkot.

• Debut Year: 2023
• First Match: April 5, 2023, for RR vs. PBKS in Guwahati.
• Team: Rajasthan Royals (RR).
• Acquired: Signed in the 2022 Mega Auction for ₹20 Lakh, but played first match in 2023. 

• Matches Played: 25 (as of end of 2024).
• Runs: 347 (152 in 2023, 195 in 2024).
• Batting Average: Around 22-24 (varies slightly by source).
• Strike Rate: High, notably 172.72 in 2023 and 138.29 in 2024.
• Key Performances: Impactful finishing, two half-centuries in 2024. 
• Player Retention: Retained by RR ahead of IPL 2025 for ₹14 Cr, showing franchise faith. 

• Led India U19 to Asia Cup title in 2019.
• Player of the Match in his second Test match (vs England, Ranchi 2024) for match-winning 49 & 30*.
• Scored 249 in his sixth first-class match for UP.
• Part of India's consecutive Test wins streak at the start of his career (7 wins). 

What is the birthplace of Dhruv Jurel?

Agra, Uttar Pradesh

What is the role of Dhruv Jurel?

Wicketkeeper