Dhruv Jurel's Maiden Test Century: A Salute to the Indian Army
Indian cricketer Dhruv Jurel hit his first Test century against West Indies and dedicated it to the Indian Army and his father, a Kargil war veteran. His celebration, featuring an army salute, captured attention, highlighting his admiration for the military's selfless sacrifices.

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Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel achieved a significant milestone by scoring his first Test century against the West Indies, dedicating this achievement to the Indian Army.
Jurel's impressive innings of 125 runs helped propel India to a commanding position of 448 for five by the end of the second day's play, following impressive centuries from senior players KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja. Jurel's celebration drew attention as he saluted the army to honor both the military and his father, a Kargil war hero.
In his post-match comments, Jurel expressed his lifelong respect for the Indian Army, which he has observed closely through his father's experiences. He emphasized the incomparable efforts of soldiers and dedicated his century to their invaluable service.
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