Mother Sold Gold Chain, Father Borrowed Rs 800 For Bat: Son Dhruv Jurel Now Indian Test Cricket Team Member

13.01.2024 - 04:17 sports.ndtv.com

The Indian cricket board (BCCI), late on Friday, announced the squad for the first two Tests against England. The Indian cricket team will face England in a five-match series staring later this month.

Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami missed out due to injury while Ishan Kishan, who asked for a break mid-way through India's Tour of South Africa, was also not picked.

However, the inclusion of Uttar Pradesh player Dhruv Jurel headlined the selection. The 22-year-old was a part of India A squad that played two matches against their South African counterparts in December last year.

He had made a 69 in the second match at Benoni and more recently made a 63 for UP against Kerala in a first round group game of the Ranji Trophy at Alappuzha.

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