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Dhruv Jurel Named Asia Cup Reserve With Gambhir’s Backing as He Takes Central Zone Captaincy

The rising Test wicketkeeper says Gautam Gambhir’s backing has boosted his confidence.

London: India's coach Gautam Gambhir and Dhruv Jurel during a training session ahead of the fifth Test cricket match between India and England, in London, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) (PTI07_29_2025_000308A)
India's batter Dhruv Jurel plays a shot during the fifth Test match between India and England, at The Oval cricket ground, in London. (PTI)
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Overview

  • Jurel was left out of India’s 15-member Asia Cup squad and placed on the reserves list, with Jitesh Sharma preferred as the wicketkeeper option.
  • He will lead Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy in Bengaluru this week after returning from the England tour.
  • Serving as standby for the injured Rishabh Pant, he kept at Lord’s and Old Trafford and then played at The Oval, where his catch to dismiss Joe Root helped clinch a six-run win to level the series 2–2.
  • Across his first five Tests, he has scored 255 runs at an average of 36.43 and has been on the winning side in all five matches.
  • Addressing speculation about the Rajasthan Royals captaincy, Jurel said the role is secondary to his commitment and vowed to “give 2000%” for the franchise.