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Dhruv Jurel’s Test Century Highlights India’s Lower-Order Effort
Dhruv Jurel scored a century for India in a Test match.
He came to the crease when India were 296 for five late on the first day.
His innings became part of a strong lower-order effort.
Jurel returned on Day 2 and continued his innings.
Prabath Jayasuriya struck his bat with an arm ball.
Jayasuriya appealed for lbw, but the appeal was denied.
Jurel continued batting after that nervous moment.
After reaching his century, he showed a tattoo reading “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.”
Dhruv Jurel produced a stunning Test century for India.
He entered the game with India at 296/5 late on the first day.
Jurel returned on Day 2 and settled into his innings.
Prabath Jayasuriya struck Jurel’s bat with an arm ball and appealed for lbw.
After the century, Jurel brought out a tattoo reading “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.”
- Who
- Dhruv Jurel, representing India, and Prabath Jayasuriya.
- What
- Jurel scored a Test century and displayed his “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” tattoo.
- Where
- When
- Jurel entered late on the first day and continued on Day 2.
- Why
- The century formed part of a superb lower-order effort for India.
Key facts
- Player
- Dhruv Jurel
- Achievement
- Test century
- India’s score when Jurel entered
- 296/5
- Timing of arrival
- Late on the first day
- Continuation
- Returned and settled into his innings on Day 2
- Nervous moment
- Prabath Jayasuriya’s unsuccessful lbw appeal
- Tattoo message
- “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”
Sources
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