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Ignorant of India Call-Up, Dubey Learns of Selection at Airport
21 May
Summary
- Harsh Dubey discovered his India selection while waiting for a flight.
- Dubey's recent success stems from a record 69 Ranji Trophy wickets.
- He aims to be Vidarbha's second Test cricketer after Umesh Yadav.
Harsh Dubey received the surprising news of his selection for India's senior national squad for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan while at Chennai airport. Initially unaware of his maiden call-up for both Tests and ODIs, he mistook congratulatory messages for news about an India A series.
More messages confirming his inclusion in the national team for Tests and ODIs poured in, leading him to search his name online and confirm the reality. Teammates at Sunrisers Hyderabad celebrated the moment with him.
Dubey's selection follows a remarkable 2024-25 domestic season for Vidarbha, where he took a record 69 Ranji Trophy wickets and scored 476 runs. He believes his consistent performances in domestic cricket were key to this India call-up, a sentiment carrying extra weight in an era often focused on IPL visibility.
This achievement also holds significance for Vidarbha cricket, as Dubey could become only the second Test cricketer from the region, after Umesh Yadav. He hopes his journey will inspire young players to pursue national selection through domestic consistency.
Looking ahead, Dubey remains focused on fitness, diet, and self-improvement, stating that true satisfaction will come from performing for India. He values the guidance of Muttiah Muralitharan at SRH, preferring to keep technical discussions simple during tournaments.
