WATCH: Dhruv Jurel stuns with diving take behind the stumps in India vs West Indies 1st Test
Dhruv Jurel shines with brilliant catches as India dominate Day 1 against the West Indies in Ahmedabad.
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India is hosting the West Indies in a two-Test match series, with the first test begins at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on October 2. The Indian team made some changes for this game, bringing in wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel and the return of spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Jurel replaced the injured Rishabh Pant and quickly showed his value behind the stumps.
In just the second over, Jurel made a stunning catch. A ball from Mohammed Siraj went down the leg side to West Indies’ Tegnarine Chanderpaul, who edged it. Jurel dived to his left from the second slip region and held on, sending the opener back to the pavilion. This early breakthrough set the tone for India’s bowling dominance.
Later in the innings, Jurel again impressed when he took a sharp catch off Jasprit Bumrah's bowling to dismiss John Campbell .His alertness and confidence behind the stumps showed he is a key player for India’s red-ball team. Even when Rishabh Pant returns for future series, Jurel has made a strong case to stay in the squad.
IND vs WI 1st Test Day 1: Highlights
India dominated Day 1, bowling out West Indies for just 162 after the visitors chose to bat first. The Indian pace bowlers, led by Mohammed Siraj with 4/40 and Jasprit Bumrah with 3/42, troubled the West Indies batters throughout. Early wickets reduced them to 42/4 within the first hour. Justin Greaves top-scored for West Indies with 32 runs, showing some resistance.
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In reply, India's openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal started carefully before accelerating and putting on 68 for the first wicket. Rahul played patiently and scored 53 not out at the end of the day's play. Shubman Gill contributed 18 not out in the middle. At stumps, India were 121/2 and only trailing by 41 runs and looking strong to start Day 2 of the Test match.
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