India, Aug. 8 -- Dhruv Jurel's rapid rise in Indian cricket hit another milestone on Thursday as he was named captain of Central Zone for the season-opening Duleep Trophy, beginning August 28 in Bengaluru. The 23-year-old keeper-batter, who turned heads with his temperament and glove work during India's 2-2 draw in the Test series against England, will now lead the regional side packed with domestic heavyweights and national contenders.

Jurel's selection as captain is a mark of the trust he has earned from selectors over the last year. Drafted in as a replacement during the England tour after Rishabh Pant's injury, Jurel kept wickets in the third and fourth Tests before being picked in the XI for the decider at The Oval, a match India wo...