Watch: Dhruv Jurel honors Kargil hero father with special celebration after maiden Test ton in Ahmedabad

Young Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is making a bold statement with his performance both as batter and gloveman in the absence of Rishabh Pant in the ongoing two-match Test series against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Dhruv Jurel was picked as the specialist wicketkeeper for the ongoing two-match Test series against the West Indies after Rishabh Pant failed to regain match fitness at the NCA. And the youngster grabbed the opportunity with both hands and repaid the faith shown by the selectors in style.

Dhruv Jurel's heartwarming celebration after hitting maiden Test ton leave fans impressed

After impressing with his job behind the wickets on Day 1, Jurel smashed a brilliant first-ever Test century in thrilling style to stake his authority on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad. However, it was Jurel’s celebration that stole the show.

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The 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batter reached the landmark with a boundary off Roston Chase, sending the ball racing past mid-on to bring up his maiden Test century. As the ball crossed the ropes, Jurel’s wide smile showed just how much the milestone meant to him.

Jurel first raised his bat high, then shifted it to his left hand in a quirky gesture that left even one and all wondering what it meant, but the pride was clear in his eyes. His unique celebration was a heart-melting tribute to his Kargil war veteran father, and it has now gone viral on social media.

THE CELEBRATIONS OF DHRUV JUREL FOR HIS FATHER. ❤️🥹

- What a feeling for Dhruv Jurel to complete his first Test Hundred for India...!!!!!pic.twitter.com/jv0QwHW61u

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) October 3, 2025

Ravindra Jadeja, who was standing at the non-striker’s end, clapped enthusiastically as he congratulated the young batter on reaching the landmark. On the other hand, the Indian dressing room and dugout clapped for Jurel for making the most of the opportunity on a big stage.

Earlier this year, Jurel had fallen painfully short of a hundred against England at home. But this time, the Indian wicketkeeper didn’t let the chance slip away. He batted with a mix of patience and boldness, using his strong bottom-hand play to take on the West Indies bowlers, and got that ton.

India dominates Day 2 against West Indies in Ahmedabad Test

Meanwhile, India ended Day 2 in complete control against the West Indies, leading by 286 runs in the first Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The Indian batters made the most of the Ahmedabad pitch that was easy for the batters, putting the inexperienced West Indies side under huge pressure.

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It was a special day for India as KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja hit brilliant centuries. Now, India is clearly in the driver’s seat, and the hosts look to dominate Day 3 in Ahmedabad.

India achieves rare milestone in Test cricket

In 2025, India achieved a rare milestone, with three or more batters scoring centuries in the same Test innings for the fourth time in a calendar year. The previous instances were in 1979, 1986, and 2007. Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant all scored centuries against England in Leeds.

Later, again, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar reached three figures against England in Manchester. And now, KL Rahul, Jurel, and Jadeja scored centuries against the West Indies in Ahmedabad.