Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Dhruv Jurel Credits Rishabh Pant After Unbeaten Test Century
Dhruv Jurel scored 115 runs without getting out in a Test match.
He played alongside Rishabh Pant, who scored 63 runs.
Together, they made 112 runs for India.
Jurel said batting with Pant is exciting and that he asks Pant for advice.
He said he does not try to copy Pant’s attacking style.
Pant hurt his right shoulder and Jurel took over wicketkeeping for part of the day.
Jurel celebrated his hundred with a salute for his father and grandfather.
He also thanked Mohammad Siraj for defending many balls while Jurel tried to reach 100.
Dhruv Jurel scored an unbeaten 115 on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Jurel and Rishabh Pant shared a 112-run partnership, with Pant making 63 in his aggressive style.
Jurel said he regularly seeks Pant’s advice because both are wicketkeepers who bat in the middle order.
Pant was temporarily replaced behind the stumps after being hit on his right shoulder, though Jurel hoped he would recover by the next day.
Jurel dedicated his century to his soldier father and farmer grandfather, while thanking Mohammad Siraj for defending 29 balls.
- Who
- India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, alongside Rishabh Pant and Mohammad Siraj.
- What
- Jurel scored an unbeaten 115 and described his partnership with Pant and his approach to batting.
- When
- On the second day of the second Test, reported on Monday, August 24.
- Where
- Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- Jurel said he seeks Pant’s advice because of Pant’s experience and their shared roles as wicketkeepers and middle-order batters.
- Batter
- Dhruv Jurel
- Score
- Unbeaten 115
- Partnership
- 112 runs with Rishabh Pant
- Pant’s score
- 63 runs
- Injury update
- Pant was hit on his right shoulder and did not keep wicket toward the end of the day.
- Century support
- Mohammad Siraj defended 29 balls, allowing Jurel to complete his hundred.
- Celebration
- Jurel saluted and displayed a “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” tattoo in honor of his father and grandfather.