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Harsh Dubey Earns India Call-Up After Stellar IPL
29 May
Summary
- Harsh Dubey receives his first India call-up for Afghanistan series.
- He is seen as a potential future replacement for Ravindra Jadeja.
- Dubey impressed with 8 wickets in 8 IPL 2026 games.

Harsh Dubey's impressive performances in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and domestic cricket have earned him a maiden call-up to the India National Cricket Team. The all-rounder will feature in a one-off Test and a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan next month. Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar has lauded Dubey's potential, suggesting he could be a future replacement for Ravindra Jadeja, though Jadeja remains the team's top all-rounder.
Dubey, who is 23 years old, has focused on his development, stating he is not aiming to replace any specific player but rather to back his abilities and perform consistently. His first-class career statistics show 133 wickets and over 1000 runs with nine half-centuries. During IPL 2026, he played 8 matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad, taking 8 wickets with best figures of 3/12. The Vidarbha cricketer is now preparing for his international debut.