Dhruv Jurel Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Girlfriend, Wife, Cricket Career, IPL, Test Debut, Net Worth & More
Dhruv Jurel is an Indian cricketer who has represented India Under-19 in many international tournaments. He represented Uttar Pradesh in the domestic circuit. He played for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2022 and 2023 IPL seasons.
He trained under coaches Parvendra Yadav at Springdale Cricket Academy, Agra, and Abhay Singh at the Aster Cricket Academy, Noida Extension, Noida.
Dhruv Jurel Biography
| Name | Dhruv Jurel |
| Real name | Dhruv Chand Jurel |
| Profession | Cricketer (Batsman/Wicket-Keeper) |
| Date of birth | 21 January 2001 (Sunday) |
| Birthplace | Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Age | 23 years old (As of 2024) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Gender | Male |
| School | Army Public School, Agra |
| Girlfriend/Spouse | Not Known |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Net worth | $1 Million (Approx) |
| Coach/Mentor | Parvendra Yadav, Abhay Singh |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Does not bowl |
| Favourite Shot | Inside Out |
| International Debut | Test– On 15 February 2024 against England in Rajkot, India |
Who is Dhruv Jurel?
Dhruv Chand Jurel is an Indian Cricketer who plays for Uttar Pradesh in the domestic and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. He was the Vice-Captain in the 2020 ICC Cricket World Cup alongside Priyam Garg and Yashashwi Jaiswal.
Education Qualification
| School | Army Public School, Agra |
| Collage | Did not attend |
| Education qualification | He completed his schooling till 12th standard at Army Public School, Agra, Uttar Pradesh |
Dhruv Jurel Family
His father’s name is Nem Singh Jurel, and his mother’s name is Rajani Jurel. His father is a 1999 Kargil War veteran and retired as a Havaldar from the Indian Army in 2008. His mother is a homemaker. He has a sister named Neeru Jurel.
| Parents Name | Father– Nem Singh Jurel Mother– Rajani Jurel |
| Sister’s Name | Neeru Jurel |
| Brother’s Name | Not Known |
| Wife | None |
| Children’s Name | None |
Dhruv Jurel Age, Nationality
Dhruv Jurel was born on Sunday, 21 January 2001 (age 23 years old; as of 2024) in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Dhruv Jurel Wife/Girlfriend
| Girlfriend | Not known |
| Wife Name | None |
| Marital status | Unmarried |
| Kids | None |
Dhruv Jurel Height and Weight
| Height | In centimeters- 173 cm In meters- 1.73 m In feet & inches- 5’8” ft |
| Weight | In kilograms- 70 kg In pounds- 154 lbs |
| Eyes Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Body measurement | Chest- 42 inches Waist- 32 inches Biceps- 14 inches |
Dhruv Jurel Net Worth
| Net worth – 2023 | $1 Million (Approx) |
| Net worth in Indian rupees | INR- 7.5 Crore (Approx) |
Some Lesser Facts About Dhruv Jurel –
- Dhruv said in an interview that he likes watching the National Basketball Association (NBA), and on some days, he plays basketball more than cricket; he also likes to train using heavy weights.
- He is an animal lover and spends time with his pet dog whenever he is at home.
- Dhruv recalled the hardships, he faced during his cricket journey, in an interview and said that his family always supported him. His father stitched his gloves when they tore up, and his sister used to drop him off and pick him up from the training academy.
- Dhruv revealed during an interview that he wanted to be cool and calm like Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and he was very happy after talking to Dhoni.
- He later scored quick 34 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and 34 runs against Chennai Super Kings (CSK); his power hitting was applauded by cricketers and fans.
- On 10 January 2021, he played his debut T20 match for Uttar Pradesh against Punjab and scored 23 runs.
- On 17 February 2022, he made his debut in the Ranji Trophy for Uttar Pradesh against Vidarbha and scored 64 runs in the first innings and 4 runs in the second innings.
- He played 6 matches in the 2014 Under-17 School National Cricket T20 Championship where he scored 600 runs with four centuries and two half-centuries.