Harsh Dubey Expresses Joy Over India Call-Up Ahead of Afghanistan Test
India call-up felt like a dream, says uncapped all-rounder Harsh Dubey
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Harsh Dubey, an uncapped all-rounder, expressed his excitement about being selected for India's Test and ODI squads for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan. He aims to focus on the present and take things one game at a time as he prepares for his potential debut.
- 01Harsh Dubey has taken 133 wickets in 27 first-class matches with an impressive average of 23.26.
- 02He received the news of his selection while at the airport, initially mistaking it for a call regarding the Sri Lanka A ODI series.
- 03Dubey recorded eight wickets in eight matches during the IPL with Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- 04He has accumulated 1,027 runs in 44 innings at an average of 25.65, including nine fifties.
- 05The all-rounder emphasizes staying present and focusing on one game at a time rather than future aspirations.
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Harsh Dubey, an uncapped all-rounder, shared his disbelief and excitement upon receiving a call-up for India's Test and ODI squads ahead of the home series against Afghanistan. Dubey, who played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, expressed that the moment felt surreal, stating, 'It genuinely felt like I was dreaming.' He learned about his selection while at the airport and initially thought it was related to a different series. With 133 wickets in 27 first-class matches and over 1,000 runs, Dubey is eager to make his international debut. He emphasized the importance of focusing on the present, stating he aims to take things one game at a time, rather than getting ahead of himself with future ambitions like the 2027 World Cup. The one-off Test against Afghanistan is set to start on Thursday.
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Harsh Dubey's selection could inspire young cricketers in India and boost local cricketing talent recognition.
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