History of Dhruv Jurel in Timeline

Dhruv Chand Jurel is an Indian international cricketer, known for being a right-handed batter and wicket-keeper. He plays for Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and represents Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Notably, Jurel served as the vice-captain for the Indian U19 team during the 2020 U19 Cricket World Cup, showcasing his leadership skills early in his career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2000: Father's Loan for Bat

When Dhruv Jurel was 14, in 2000, his father, a Kargil war veteran, took out a loan to buy him a 2000 rupee Kashmir willow bat.

January 2001: Dhruv Jurel's Birth

Dhruv Jurel was born on 21 January 2001. He is an Indian international cricketer, right-handed batter and wicket-keeper.

January 2001: Early Life and Accident

On 21 January 2001, Dhruv Jurel was born in a Jat family in Agra. At the age of five, he had plastic surgery after his left leg was trapped under a bus tyre.

2020: Vice-Captain for U19 Cricket World Cup

In 2020, Dhruv Jurel served as the vice-captain for the Indian U19 team at the U19 Cricket World Cup.

2020: Named Vice-Captain

Prior to his T20 debut, in 2020, Dhruv Jurel was named as the vice-captain of India's squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

January 2021: Twenty20 Debut

On 10 January 2021, Dhruv Jurel made his Twenty20 debut for Uttar Pradesh in the 2020–21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

2021: First-Class Debut

On 17 February 2022, Dhruv Jurel made his first-class debut for Uttar Pradesh in the 2021–22 Ranji Trophy.

February 2022: Bought by Rajasthan Royals

In February 2022, Dhruv Jurel was bought by the Rajasthan Royals in the auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League tournament.

April 2023: Debut for Rajasthan Royals

On 5 April 2023, Dhruv Jurel made his debut for Rajasthan Royals against Punjab Kings at Guwahati, hitting 32*(15). This performance cemented Jurel's place in the side.

July 2023: List A Debut

On 14 July 2023, Dhruv Jurel made his List A debut for India A against United Arab Emirates A, in the 2023 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup.

January 2024: Indian Call-up for Tests vs England

In January 2024, Dhruv Jurel earned his maiden Indian call-up for first two tests vs England.

February 2024: Test Debut for India

On 15 February 2024, Dhruv Jurel made his Test Debut for India in the third test against England in Rajkot. In his maiden test innings, he scored 46 off 104 balls.

August 2025: Named Captain of Central Zone

In August 2025, Dhruv Jurel was named as the captain of Central Zone cricket team for 2025–26 Duleep Trophy.

2025: Substitute Wicket-Keeper

During the 3rd Test of the 2025 series in England, Jurel was India's substitute wicket-keeper after Rishabh Pant injured his finger and again in the 4th test when Pant injured his foot and finger.