Dhruv Jurel honours his father and Indian Army with earnest gesture after maiden Test century - Watch

Team India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel revealed that he dedicated his maiden Test century to the Indian Army. Stepping up in the absence of the injured Rishabh Pant, Jurel seized his chance in the playing XI and made a commanding impact against the West Indies. Displaying remarkable composure, he scored 125 runs, which was embellished with 15 boundaries and three sixes. He was amongst the three centurions on Day 2 of the Ahmedabad Test, with India taking complete control at stumps with 448/5 at stumps and a 286-run lead over the Windies.

India's Dhruv Jurel celebrates after scoring a century on the second day of the first Test match.(AP)

Jurel and Jadeja put on 206 runs for the fifth wicket for an imposing fifth-wicket stand. The partnership ended when Jurel, who smacked 15 fours and three sixes, got an inside edge off Khary Pierre late in the day to be caught behind for the West Indies debutant’s maiden wicket in Tests.