Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Dhruv Jurel Salutes Family Roots After Colombo Test Century
Dhruv Jurel scored a hundred in a Test match in Colombo.
After reaching the milestone, he saluted to honor his family.
He said his father was a soldier and his grandfather was a farmer.
He also showed a tattoo saying “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”.
Jurel and Rishabh Pant played together in a partnership worth 112 runs.
Pant attacked the bowling with many shots, while Jurel used a more careful style.
Jurel said playing with Pant was a terrific experience.
Pant hurt his right shoulder, but Jurel said he might be fit the next day.
Dhruv Jurel celebrated his century in Colombo with a military salute.
Jurel said the gesture honored his soldier father and farmer grandfather.
His biceps tattoo carried the message “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”.
Jurel and Rishabh Pant shared a 112-run partnership on Monday.
Jurel said Pant was being monitored after injuring his right shoulder.
- Who
- Dhruv Jurel, with Rishabh Pant; Jurel also credited his soldier father and farmer grandfather.
- What
- Jurel scored a century, celebrated with a salute, and shared a 112-run partnership with Pant.
- When
- During the ongoing Colombo Test; the century celebration and partnership were reported after Monday’s play.
- Where
- Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- Jurel said he saluted to honor his father and grandfather and remain connected to his roots.
- Player
- Dhruv Jurel
- Milestone
- A century in the Colombo Test
- Celebration
- A salute honoring his father and grandfather
- Family background
- Jurel’s father was a soldier and his grandfather was a farmer
- Tattoo message
- “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”
- Partnership
- 112 runs with Rishabh Pant
- Injury update
- Pant’s right shoulder was hurt and was being closely monitored