Dhruv Jurel became one of the most talked-about players after he was picked in India's squad to face England in the first two Tests of the five-match series. The 22-year-old was not on the radar of the Indian team and was a surprising pick as the third wicketkeeper-batsman in the Indian team after KL Rahul and KS Bharat, with Ishan Kishan missing out. The youngster, who has featured for India A as well as Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, is in for a memorable experience as he will get to be part of a dressing room boasting the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma among others. Earlier in IPL 2023, he showed impressive finishing skills and was retained by Rajasthan Royals ahead of the next edition of the tournament. IND vs ENG 2024: Mohammed Shami, Ishan Kishan Miss Out; Uncapped Dhruv Jurel Earns Maiden Call-Up As BCCI Announces India’s Squad for First Two Tests Against England.

Despite being selected, India is likely to field KL Rahul as the first-choice wicketkeeper-batsman with KS Bharat second in line. The uncapped cricketer might not get to be part of India's playing XI in the two Tests but this selection hints at the fact that he might be in the scheme of things and be in line for a potential opportunity shortly. As the player prepares for the Tests against England, here are some quick and lesser-known facts about Dhruv Jurel. Virat Kohli ‘Revels in On-Field Battle’, Didn’t Like Bowling to Cheteshwar Pujara, Says Greame Swann on 2012 England Series Win Against India.

Facts About Dhruv Jurel 

# Dhruv Jurel was born on January 21, 2001, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

# Jurel is a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter who likes to bat aggressively in the middle and lower order.

# The 22-year-old represents Uttar Pradesh at the domestic level.

# Dhruv Jurel was the vice-captain of the Indian Team for the U19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa in 2020.

# Dhruv Jurel scored 736 runs from 11 matches in his debut season in the Cooch Behar Trophy.

# In his short First-Class career, Jurel has scored 790 runs in 15 games, averaging 46.47.

# In one of his outings in the Ranji Trophy, the keeper-batter slammed 249 runs in a match against Nagaland in December 2022.

# The 22-year-old idolizes superstars like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and AB de Villiers, as revealed by him in an interview.

# Rajasthan Royals picked him up in the IPL 2022 mega auction for 20 Lakh INR. After impressive performances last year, he was retained ahead of IPL 2024.

The youngster recently scored a 69 in an unofficial Test against South Africa A in Benoni. He is also in the India A squad to face England Lions at home in the two-day tour match.

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