In a surprising turn of events, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed the lineup for the first two Tests against England, scheduled to kick off later this month. The 22-year-old Uttar Pradesh cricketer, Dhruv Jurel, has emerged as the talk of the town after his inclusion in the squad, stealing the limelight from the more familiar names.
Jurel's journey to the national team is nothing short of inspirational. Hailing from a humble background, he recalled his early struggles.
"I used to study in Army School. During holidays I thought about joining a cricket camp at Eklavya Stadium in Agra. I filled up the form but did not tell my dad. When he came to know, he scolded me. However, he borrowed Rs 800 to buy me a cricket bat. When I told him I needed a cricket kit, dad asked me how much it would cost. I told him about Rs six to seven thousand and he told me to stop playing. But I was adamant and locked myself in the bathroom. Then my mom sold her gold chain and got me cricket kit," Dhruv Jurel told Dainik Jagran.
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