Dhruv Jurel marked a career milestone in Ahmedabad by scoring his maiden Test hundred in the opening match against West Indies. The 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter reached 125 off 210 balls, an innings that combined grit and patience, and was highlighted by two heartfelt celebrations. Jurel first raised his fist to salute after reaching fifty, and later, on completing his century, imitated a guard-of-honor style gesture, holding his bat upright as a tribute. Speaking at the end of the day’s play, he said, "My fifty celebration was for my father. The hundred celebration was for the Indian army because I have seen closely how hard they work. So I will always look to dedicate it to them because they deserve it" The salute has become Jurel’s signature, first seen during his maiden

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