Dhruv Jurel

Dhruv Jurel is a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter who has earned a place in India’s ODI squad for the three-match home series against West Indies. The young Uttar Pradesh cricketer has steadily progressed through India’s system, captaining India A earlier in 2026 and gaining valuable experience across domestic and international cricket. Jurel has also represented India in Test cricket and has previously been included in the ODI setup, giving him exposure to the demands of international cricket. His selection alongside KL Rahul provides India with another specialist wicketkeeping option as the team begins building towards the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Jurel combines a compact batting technique with the temperament to build an innings, while his work behind the stumps adds another dimension to his contribution. He can adapt his approach according to the situation, whether India require stability in the middle order or a quicker scoring rate later in the innings. His leadership experience with India A also gives him an understanding of managing pressure and taking responsibility in competitive situations. With the West Indies series beginning on September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram, Jurel will be looking to convert his growing domestic and India A experience into a strong ODI showing. For fantasy cricket, his wicketkeeper-batter role gives him opportunities to score through runs, catches and stumpings, making him an interesting option if he is included in the playing XI.