An Uber driver in Adelaide recently had a once-in-a-lifetime experience when three Indian cricketers unexpectedly became his passengers. While the Indian team was in the city for the second ODI against Australia, the driver found himself giving a ride to none other than Prasidh Krishna, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Dhruv Jurel.

The moment left the driver stunned and thrilled, as he realized he was sharing his cab with international cricket stars. He couldn’t help but express his excitement, later sharing the memorable experience on social media.

Fans too were quick to react, praising the players for their down-to-earth attitude and humility. Encounters like these highlight how approachable and grounded Indian cricketers remain, even while representing the nation on global tours.

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Uber Driver’s Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience With Indian Players:

A dashcam video from the driver’s car showed him waiting for his next passengers, unaware of the surprise ahead. Moments later, Prasidh Krishna entered and took the front seat, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel settled in the back, leaving the driver visibly stunned by the unexpected celebrity encounter.

The clip of the unexpected moment quickly went viral on social media, delighting cricket fans everywhere. Viewers found humor in the driver’s stunned silence as he realized his passengers were Indian cricketers. Many said his reaction was completely natural, while others playfully imagined what they might have said if they were in his place during such a surprising encounter.

Jaisu, Jurel and Prasidh in an Uber ride in Adelaide 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/c3FuVP9PeN

— Wren (@vyomanaut02) October 22, 2025

The viral clip captures the players and the driver arriving at their destination, exchanging brief pleasantries before parting ways. The driver, who appeared to recognize the cricketers after a second glance, maintained professionalism throughout the journey, choosing not to disturb them despite clearly realizing he had famous passengers in his car.

Indian Trio Aim to Make Their Mark:

Prasidh Krishna, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Dhruv Jurel, who have previously played together for the Rajasthan Royals, are part of India’s current squad in Australia for the ongoing ODI series. However, the trio has yet to feature in the playing XI for the first two matches. India, meanwhile, finds itself trailing 0-2 in the three-match series after suffering consecutive defeats in Adelaide.

India will look to salvage pride as the final ODI moves to the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. With the series already decided, players like Prasidh Krishna, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, and Kuldeep Yadav may get a chance to showcase their skills and gain valuable experience in Australian conditions.

Picking Dhruv Jurel over Sanju Samson for the upcoming India vs Australia ODI series is debatable. Many believe that BCCI takes the wrong decision by selecting Jurel for a high pressure series. The emerging keeper-batter has experience in playing T20Is and Tests, but never played One Day Internationals for team India. Then why does the board take a bet on the Uttar Pradesh born for the 5-match ODI series against Australia? 

3 reasons why BCCI's decision to put Dhruv Jurel in the ODI squad is sensible: 

Preparations for ICC ODI World Cup 2027:

There are still plenty of times for World Cup 2027 preparations. Before that, The high octane ODI assignments will help the board to shape the team keeping an eye on the ICC's elite tournament. Ajit Agarkar and his committee named Jurel into the ODI squad after his maiden Test century during India vs West Indies 1st Test match of the ongoing series. If he is able to carry the form against Australia as well, then it will be a great discovery for the format.

Batting depth:

The batting style of Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel is totally different. Sanju mostly a top order batter while Jurel comes to bat as a middle order batsman. During the Asia Cup 2025, the Indian team management played Sanju in the middle-order, which clearly showed the management's desire for a strong middle-order batsman.

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Jurel is a natural number 5 or batsman, so the need to pursue any experiment with batting orders can reduce significantly. For Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, the young right-hander thrived with 333 runs at an average of 37 and a strike rate of 156.33 in 14 matches.

Dhruv Jurel's recent form: 

Jurel's recent batting form might have played a significant role behind the selection process. During the 5th match of the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy against England, when the series was on the line, Jurel in the second innings added an important 34 runs at The Oval. Against Australia A team, he scored a century and a half century as well during a couple of multi-day matches. Jurel's gloves-work is also eye catching. His highflying moves are the proof of his fitness level. 

Team India keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel played very well in the first Test against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India won the match by an innings and 140 runs. After West Indies were bowled out for 162 in their first innings, India scored 448-5 declared in 128 overs. Jurel was one of three centurions in India’s innings.

Coming in at No. 5, Jurel scored 125 runs off 210 balls. His innings included 15 fours and 3 sixes. The 24-year-old added 206 runs for the fifth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja, who scored an unbeaten 104 off 176 balls. Jurel was finally out, caught behind off Khary Pierre’s bowling.

The Uttar Pradesh cricketer got a chance to play in India’s last two Tests because first-choice keeper-batter Rishabh Pant was injured. Jurel has made the most of his opportunity. He has now played six Test matches. Here, we compare his stats with Rishabh Pant after Pant also played six Tests.

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Dhruv Jurel vs Rishabh Pant – Stats After 6 Tests

In six Test matches (nine innings), Dhruv Jurel has scored 380 runs at an average of 47.50. He played four Tests against England, scoring 243 runs at 48.60. In one Test against West Indies, he scored 125 runs in Ahmedabad. He also played one Test against Australia, scoring 12 runs.

Rishabh Pant, after six Tests (10 innings), scored 399 runs at an average of 39.90. He had three Tests against England, scoring 162 runs at 27 on average. Against West Indies in two Tests, he scored 184 runs. He scored 53 and 92 runs in one Test against Australia.

50-Plus Scores

Jurel has two 50-plus scores after six Tests, including his maiden century (125) against West Indies. Before that, he scored 90 & 39 against England, 46 in Rajkot, and 34 at The Oval.

Pant has three 50-plus scores – one century (114) and two fifties. He scored 92 against West Indies twice and 114 against England at The Oval in 2018.

Record in Wins

India won all six Tests Jurel played. In these wins, he scored 380 runs at 47.50, with one century and one fifty.

Pant played four wins in his first six Tests. He scored 262 runs at 43.66, with two fifties. In the two Tests India lost, he scored 137 runs at 34.25. His 114 against England came in a losing match.

Away Record

Jurel played two away Tests, scoring 65 runs at 16.25, with a best of 34. At home, he scored 315 runs at 78.75, with one century and one fifty.

Pant played four away Tests, scoring 215 runs at 26.87, with one century. At home, he scored 184 runs at 92, with two fifties.

Everyone was surprised when the BCCI selectors decided to go with Dhruv Jurel in the absence of Rishabh Pant, who injured his foot during the Test series against England in the UK. He would need a few more weeks to recover from the injury before the home Test series against South Africa later in November. 

Samson has smashed 510 runs in 14 ODI innings at an average of 56.66 and a strike rate of nearly 100 with three fifties and one century, while on the other hand, Jurel has cracked 189 runs in 10 List A clashes with two fifties. The former Indian opener, Kris Srikkanth, has questioned the BCCI selectors.

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“Again, very unfair. Sanju should have been there, considering he scored a century in his last ODI. So every day, the reason keeps changing for each individual. One day you make him bat at 5, then another day you make him open. Sometimes you send him at 7 or 8. How did Dhruv Jurel suddenly come in? Sanju may or may not feature in the 11, but he has to be given the first right of refusal.” Srikkanth expressed during an interaction on his YouTube channel.

Kris Srikkanth slams selectors for Sanju Samson’s ODI snub from Australia trip

India’s chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, revealed that the batting position of Samson and Jurel is the main reason for their decision. The selectors wanted someone who could bat in a position similar to Rahul in the ODIs.

“It’s more (due to) position (that he’s not in the squad). I mean, Sanju Samson bats at the top of the order. I think when he got a hundred, I think he batted number three, if I’m not wrong. Jurel usually bats low down the order. KL bats there as well. You’ve seen how good a player Dhruv is. So again, you’re looking at spots. I don’t think there’s room at the top again. So we’re looking at guys who can fit in those spots.” The former all-rounder addressed.

“And obviously, Sanju at the moment in T20 cricket is batting there, and we’re trying him there. But in one-day cricket, it’s a little bit different. So that’s basically the thought. It’s more the position than anything else.” Ajit Agarkar excluded.

Dhruv Jurel's celebration caught everyone's eyes with his batting and his celebration. His celebration after the century against the West Indies on Day 2 (IND vs WI 1st Test) of the ongoing Test match at the Narendra Modi Stadium has become one of the major talking points on social media platforms. But what is the story behind Jurel's unique celebration after smashing the ton? 

After the match, the keeper-batter revealed his celebration. He said that the gesture after the hundred was to show respect to the Indian Army. When he touched the 50-run landmark, his gesture was different—a salute, which was for his father. He gave a salute-like gesture to pay tribute to his father, who served in the Indian Army. The crowd in the stadium erupted in joy. 

Jurel came into the playing XI for the Test series to replace injured Rishabh Pant. So far, Jurel has been doing his job extremely well. After some highflying moves with the gloves, the middle-order batter scored a century in the first innings. Against 210 balls, he scored 125 runs with 15 boundaries and 3 over boundaries.It was Jurel's maiden century in the Whites. With a boundary against West Indies captain and spinner Roston Chase, the keeper-batter touched the landmark. 

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"My fifty celebration was dedicated to my father, and my hundred celebration was for the Indian army. I have seen closely how hard they work," Jurel said after the end of the day's play.

Reason behind Dhruv Jurel's celebration 

Jurel’s father, Nem Chand, is a retired Havildar of the Indian Army who served in the 1999 Kargil War. In the past, Dhruv informed us that the salute is a tribute to his father’s service. 

After the conclusion of Day 1 of the India vs. West Indies first Test match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, the home team is leading by 286 runs. Three batters scored centuries, with India scoring 448 runs in exchange for 5 wickets only. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar will start Day 3. As of now, India is dominating the match. 

After the conclusion of Day 1 of the India vs West Indies first Test match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, the home team is leading by 286 runs. Three batters scored centuries, with India scoring 448 runs in exchange for 5 wickets only. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar will start Day 3. As of now, India is dominating the match. 

The West Indies in the first innings registered only 162 runs before losing all 10 wickets. Team India, with ease, crossed the paltry total and now stands at 448 runs. On Day 3, they would like to add a few more runs to expand the lead. KL Rahul (100), Dhruv Jurel (125), and Jadeja (104 not out) scored centuries. On the flat pitch, West Indian bowlers did not pose any significant threat against the hosts. Jurel's century is considered the most significant, as he hit his maiden hundred in the format. He came into the two-match Test series as the replacement for injured Rishabh Pant, and he proved his talent in both keeping and batting. 

India stepped into the field only a few days after winning the Asia Cup 2025, defeating their archrival Pakistan. India is the clear favorite to win the match and the series as well, and the West Indies cricket team, in recent times, experienced some unexpected setbacks. 

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After the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, where India, as the touring team, drew the series 2-2, the ongoing series is a must-win for captain Shubman Gill. Gill scored a half-century on Day 2. 

Key performances on Day 2:

• Century for KL Rahul
• Maiden Test century for Dhruv Jurel
• Century for Ravindra Jadeja 

IND vs WI 1st Test, Day 2, Scorecard in Brief:

India: 448/5

Maiden Test century for Dhruv Jurel. At the end of Day 2 of ongoing India vs West Indies (IND vs WI) first of the 2-match Test series, team India is leading by 286 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. With the help of three centurions, Men in Blue brigade scored runs with ease. KL Rahul, Dhurv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja registered centuries each. India, at the end of Day 2, is with 448 runs in exchange for 5 wickets. Jadeja and Washington Sundar will start Day 3 for the team. 

One of the highlights of Day 2 was Dhruv Jurel. He made his half-century, then the century memorable by special gestures. It was Jurel's maiden century in the Whites. With a boundary against West Indies captain and spinner Roston Chase, the keeper-batter touched the landmark. Jurel came into the playing XI for the Test series to replace injured Rishabh Pant. So far, Jurel has been doing his job extremely well. After some highflying moves with the gloves, the middle-order batter scored a century in the first innings. Against 210 balls, he scored 125 runs with 15 boundaries and 3 over boundaries. 

After completing the century, the emerging cricketer gave a salute-like gesture to pay a tribute to his father who served in the Indian Army. The crowd in the stadium erupted in joy, Jurel removed his helmet, raised his bat high, and relised the moment, a dream come true moment for Dhruv Jurel. 

Watch the celebration here

A moment to cherish forever! 🥳

Special scenes 📹 in Ahmedabad as Dhruv Jurel notches up a maiden Test 💯

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— BCCI (@BCCI) October 3, 2025

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A heartfelt gesture from Dhruv Jurel after the century vs West Indies 

Jurel’s father, Nem Chand, is a retired Havildar of the Indian Army who served in the 1999 Kargil War. In the past, Dhruv informed that the salute is a tribute to his father’s service. 

"The last day, I spoke to him, my father indirectly told me ‘ek salute to dikha de (show me the salute once). He was a Kargil war veteran so my celebration was for him", Jurel had told the BCCI in an interview. 

Vice-captain Ravindra Jadeja showed once again why he is one of India’s finest all-rounders as he scored his sixth Test hundred in the opening match against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. With this knock, Jadeja entered a very special club. He became only the sixth cricketer in history to have both six or more Test centuries and over 300 wickets to his name. The legendary list includes Kapil Dev, Ian Botham, Imran Khan, Daniel Vettori, and Ravi Ashwin.

Ravindra Jadeja Joins Elite Club With Sixth Test Century in Ahmedabad

Jadeja brought up his century off 169 balls, reaching the milestone with a single against Jomel Warrican. He celebrated in trademark style with his sword celebration, bringing the home crowd to its feet. Interestingly, Washington Sundar was at the other end, just like the last time Jadeja got a Test hundred in Manchester against England.

This time though, it was not about saving the match but stamping India’s dominance. At the time of his century, India had already crossed 437/5, with their lead stretching well past 270 runs. India ended Day 2 at 448/5, ahead by 286 runs.

🚨 6TH TEST HUNDREDS FOR SIR RAVINDRA JADEJA 🚨

- The No.1 Test Allrounder in the World. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/zmhFws4LmD

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) October 3, 2025

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Jadeja’s innings was built on a brilliant 206-run stand with Dhruv Jurel, who scored his maiden Test hundred (125 off 210 balls). Earlier in the day, KL Rahul also scored a century his first on home soil in over 3,200 days. Jadeja now stands just 10 runs away from another rare record joining Kapil Dev, Ian Botham, and Daniel Vettori as the only players with 4000 Test runs and 300-plus wickets. With every milestone, Jadeja is proving why he is one of the greatest all-rounders in this generation.

Dhurv Jurel got a golden chance during the two-match Test series against West Indies at home as the wicket-keeper batter, Rishabh Pant, was ruled out of the two red-ball games due to a foot injury. When he returns for the home games against South Africa in November, Jurel would need to sit out. But he can stay with some incredible knocks.

During the opening Test of the series at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Jurel walked into the middle on the morning session of the second day after the dismissal of Shubman Gill. He took his time in the first session, with just 15 runs coming in his first 47 balls before clubbing a huge six against Roston Chase.

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Jurel went back and flicked Jomel Warrican for a boundary into the fine leg region before guiding the short of length delivery through the gap to register his half-century. It was his second red-ball half-century, and he has an average of 36.43 in eight innings with a strike rate of 54.73.

Watch: Dhurv Jurel salutes crowd for 50 celebration during IND vs WI Ahmedabad Test

Jurel has also put a fine partnership of over 80 runs for the fifth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja, who grabbed 34 runs in 57 balls at a strike rate of nearly 60. Jurel would look to extend this knock with a century. After the fifty, the wicket-keeper batter made a unique celebration where he saluted the crowd. This could be an indication of what happened a few weeks ago during the Asia Cup 2025.

Calm, collected, and in complete control. Half-century up for Dhruv Jurel!🏏✨

Catch the LIVE action ➡ https://t.co/JFWO3nYmj8#INDvWI 1st Test, Day 2 👉 LIVE NOW on Star Sports & JioHotstar

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 3, 2025

In the first innings, West Indies got bundled out for 162 runs in 44.1 overs. Justin Greaves was the highest leading run-getter individually with 32 runs in 48 balls at a strike rate of 66.67 with the help of four sixes, while many batters got starts but couldn’t convert them into big scores.

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj combined to pick seven wickets between them in 28 overs, including six maidens at an economy rate of nearly three. Kuldeep Yadav also picked up two wickets, while Washington Sundar got one wicket. India has already taken a lead of over 150 runs by the second session.

Team India benefitted from a sharp piece of judgment by wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel on Day 1 of the first Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad. Early in the innings, Jurel persuaded captain Shubman Gill to take a DRS against opener John Campbell, a move that quickly turned the game in India’s favour.

The moment unfolded on the first ball of the 7th over, delivered by Jasprit Bumrah. Bowling a good-length ball, Bumrah forced Campbell into a tentative drive. While some Indian fielders showed brief excitement, the on-field umpire dismissed the appeal, believing there was no clear contact with the bat.

Jurel, however, was certain he had heard something more than just the pad. Backing his instincts, he pressed Gill to challenge the call. The decision review revealed a thin edge, confirming Jurel’s sharp observation and providing India with a key breakthrough at the start of the match.

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Dhruv Jurel’s Sharp Judgment Benefits India:

Shubman Gill showed hesitation at first, but after consulting with Jurel, he decided to go for the review. The wicketkeeper confidently assured his skipper that he had clearly heard a sound off the bat, which convinced Gill to take the call that proved to be the right one. Dhruv Jurel said, “ Zor se awaaz aaya hai (There was a loud noise).”

The initial replay did not provide clarity, but further review revealed two spikes—one from the bat brushing the pad and another from the ball taking the edge. With the third umpire confirming Campbell’s dismissal, the decision appeared on the big screen. An elated Shubman Gill immediately embraced Dhruv Jurel for his sharp judgment.

Sharp ears, sharper instincts! 👂⚡@dhruvjurel21 nails the review call, and skipper @ShubmanGill
pats him for the DRS brilliance. 👏

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 2, 2025

Mohammed Siraj (4/38) and Jasprit Bumrah (3/41) spearheaded India’s disciplined bowling effort, bundling West Indies out for 162 in 44.1 overs. Choosing to bat first backfired for the visitors, as Siraj struck early, claiming three of the top four wickets to give India full control.

Siraj and Bumrah maintained their rhythm till the end, combining for seven wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar chipped in as well. For West Indies, only Justin Greaves offered some resistance with a knock of 32. The rest of the batting lineup faltered, lacking the patience and determination required in Test cricket conditions.