Watch: Dhruv Jurel takes a stunning flying catch behind the stumps in Duleep Trophy

Dhruv Jurel takes a stunning flying catch in Duleep Trophy. (Image: X screengrab)

The Duleep Trophy tournament has commenced the 2024-25 senior men’s Indian domestic cricket season on Thursday, serving as a crucial preparatory platform for India's forthcoming home Test series and the eagerly anticipated tour to Australia later this year.

The Duleep Trophy tournament has undergone a significant overhaul in its structure and format, featuring four teams: India A, India B, India C, and India D, captained by Shubman Gill, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Shreyas Iyer, respectively.

In the match between Abhimanyu Easwaran’s Team B and Shubman Gill’s Team A at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, a pivotal catch by the agile wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel dismissed Team B captain Abhimanyu Easwaran.

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September 5, 2024

Avesh Khan, bowling for Team A, claimed the first wicket of this edition of the tournament when he lured Easwaran, who had been watchfully batting for 41 deliveries, to chase a ball well outside his off-stump. Easwaran managed only a thick edge, which Dhruv Jurel, the wicketkeeper for India A, superbly caught by diving to his right.

The early dismissal of Easwaran was a significant setback for Team B, as the captain is renowned for his ability to anchor the innings and provide stability at the top of the order. His wicket places added pressure on the remaining batsmen to step up and contribute significantly to the team’s total. Jurel’s catch not only highlighted his exceptional wicketkeeping skills but also underscored the importance of having a reliable and agile gloveman behind the stumps.

As the tournament progresses, cricket enthusiasts can look forward to more such thrilling moments and impressive performances from the talented young cricketers participating in the Duleep Trophy.

India A squad: Shubman Gill (C), Mayank Agarwal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (WK), KL Rahul, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Tanush Kotian, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Vidwath Kaverappa, Kumar Kushagra, Shaswat Rawat.

India B squad: Abhimanyu Easwaran (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Musheer Khan, Nitish Kumar Reddy*, Washington Sundar, Navdeep Saini, Yash Dayal, Mukesh Kumar, Rahul Chahar, R Sai Kishore, Mohit Awasthi, N Jagadeesan (WK).