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Maiden India Call-up another Opportunity To Fulfill My Dream, Says Harsh Dubey

Maiden India: Young left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey said his selection for the upcoming one-off Test and three ODIs against Afghanistan felt like a dream come true and described his maiden call-up to the national team as another opportunity to move closer to fulfilling his dream of playing for India. I only see it as an opportunity like another opportunity has been created for me to go one step further in fulfilling my dream. It's a dream of every Indian cricketer to represent his country and do well for his country. Actually, I didn't understand for the first five minutes that my name had been selected because I felt like I was still dreaming. So it took some time for it to sink in, Dubey told IANS after arriving in Nagpur, a day after his IPL side Sunrisers Hyderabad campaign ended with a 47-run loss to Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator in New Chandigarh. Dubey, who shot into the limelight by being the leading wicket-taker in Vidarbha winning the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy, describes himself as a genuine allrounder and says he wont change much in preparations for the series against Afghanistan. I always say that I love my batting the most. So I will say I am an allrounder, a hundred percent, and there is no question in that. I will not do anything different in terms of preparation. I will do what I have been doing and not do anything different. It's important to have faith in yourself. On learning from overseas cricketers in the IPL, Dubey said, Yes, definitely. A lot of international players, Australian players, English players you learn a lot of things by playing with them. Like how you can be as a person off the field and on the field. So I definitely learned this thing. I don't think there is a difference between a senior and junior player (in the IPL). I think it's important to do your best on the day, as thats what matters the most whether you are a senior or a junior player. Dubey credited his parents, Surendra and Jyoti, for their sacrifices, including leaving their jobs in the CSIF and a private school, respectively. All coaches have helped me to where I am now. If I take the name of one coach, I think it will be unfair to the other coaches. But I will give the most importance to my parents. I don't think there is a difference between a senior and junior player (in the IPL). I think it's important to do your best on the day, as thats what matters the most whether you are a senior or a junior player. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Offering advice to youngsters, Dubey signed off by saying, I would like to say that you should work hard. If you are playing cricket or doing something else in life, don't cheat and give your 100 percent in everything. I would also like to say that IPL is not the only thing. I would like them to focus on the red ball format and not just become an IPL player. Article Source: IANS

28 May 2026 6:22 pm