Dhruv Jurel Creates World Record as Substitute Wicketkeeper in India-England 4th Test

With Pant Injured, Dhruv Jurel Steps In & Creates History in Manchester Test

Dhruv Jurel really made his mark at the Manchester Test! He’s now the first substitute wicketkeeper to pull off two stumpings in one innings in Test cricket. With Rishabh Pant out because of an injury, Jurel swooped in and did an amazing job behind the wickets.

Rishabh Pant Injury Update – Why Dhruv Jurel Replaced Him

Rishabh Pant hurt his ankle on the first day of the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. He came back to bat, but the team said he can’t keep wicket anymore. He only managed to keep for 35 overs in England’s first innings before Jurel took over.

Jurel, who also kept wicket in the third Test, filled in again. Pant is now out for the rest of the Test series and will probably head home after the fourth match wraps up.

Jurel’s World Record: Double Stumping a Test innings

Day 3 of the Manchester Test was historic for 23-year-old Dhruv Jurel, as he became the first-ever substitute wicketkeeper to stump two batters in a Test innings.

Here’s the how it happened:

• 1st Stumping: Jurel stumped Harry Brook for 3 off Washington Sundar in the 81st over.
• 2nd Stumping: He then stumped Joe Root, who was batting at 150, off Ravindra Jadeja in the 120th over.

Jurel was the first substitute wicketkeeper to stump for a second time in an innings, and no other substitute wicketkeeper had ever stumped two batters in an innings, making it a world record.

Dhruv Jurel’s Full Performance in India vs England 4th Test

Along with two iconic stumpings, Jurel also took two sharp catches, showing great reflexes and quick thinking. His glove work was particularly impressive given the pressure of stepping in for a well-known player like Rishabh Pant during the innings.

Jurel, who last played a Test in November 2024, is now expected to play in the fifth Test as India’s main wicketkeeper.

Dhruv Jurel’s performance turned a tough situation into a memorable one. His world record as a substitute wicketkeeper shows how important it is to have strong backup players ready in international cricket.

With this impressive display, Jurel may have secured his place in red-ball cricket and given Indian selectors a lot to consider.