Dhruv Jurel, the rising star of India, caught the attention of the cricket fraternity when he smashed two vital half centuries at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. In the first innings, while India A faltered at 11/4, he scored a remarkable 80 runs off 186 balls. In the second innings, he witnessed him steady the team again, scoring a crucial 68-run haul off 122 balls while India A stumbled at 44/4.  

But Dhruv’s journey to this moment began long before, when, at just 13, he left his home in Agra to join Phool Chand Academy in Noida—despite never being destined to be a cricketer in the first place. His father, a Kargil war veteran, instilled discipline, while his mother, determined to support his dreams, pawned her gold jewelry to buy his first cricket kit.

The coach, Phool Chand, gave his testament on how the young potential resided in the hostel where the residential trainees stayed because he had no accommodation in the new city. He praised the wicketkeeper-batter, stating, "In my academy, if you have merit, it won't matter if you are a rickshaw puller's son or a minister's son; you will be given every opportunity to make the grade. Dhruv was very hardworking from an early age and also had talent.

"So it was not difficult for him to clear each level with his performances," the coach added. 

Dhruv excelled from a tough background on the way, spinning a tale of struggles, resilience, hard work, and patience as he continues to hold his ground while the team is struggling.