Harsh Dubey excited to join Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in India squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 12:18 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Harsh Dubey, a 23-year-old all-rounder from Vidarbha, has been selected for the Indian senior national team for the series against Afghanistan. This marks Dubey's first call-up to the national side, and he expressed his joy at the prospect of playing alongside his idols, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Dubey's selection was unexpected, emerging from a misunderstanding during a flight delay at Chennai airport. He is eager to make the most of this opportunity, viewing it as a dream come true to share a dressing room with both Sharma and Kohli before their potential retirements.
- •Harsh Dubey received his first call-up to the Indian ODI and Test squads.
- •He is particularly excited about joining Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
- •Dubey learned of his selection during a delayed flight at Chennai airport.
- •He aims to play alongside cricket legends before they retire.
- •The series against Afghanistan is scheduled to take place soon.
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — 'Before they retire...': Harsh Dubey's Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli 'dream come true moment'
"Vidarbha all-rounder Harsh Dubey expressed his elation upon receiving his maiden call-up to the Indian senior national team for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. The 23-year-old is particularly thrilled about the prospect of sharing a dressing room with his idols, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
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