Harsh Dubey excluded from ODI squad despite strong early performances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Harsh Dubey, a 23-year-old left-arm spinning all-rounder, has not been included in India's squad for the upcoming ODI series against England. Captain Shubman Gill praised Dubey as a vital player for the future, indicating his potential to become an integral part of the team's all-rounder pool. Despite positive early showings in ODIs, including taking four wickets in his debut series, Dubey will not feature as Axar Patel returns from rest. The selection of Dubey for previous matches suggests that the management is focused on his long-term development. India's recent reliance on experienced players like Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja highlights the need for fresh talent in their ranks.
- •Shubman Gill endorses Dubey as a key all-rounder for India.
- •Dubey impressed in his debut ODI series with four wickets.
- •Axar Patel's return leads to Dubey's exclusion from the ODI squad.
- •India is investing in the next wave of spin-bowling all-rounders.
- •Dubey has shown promise in domestic and IPL performances.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Harsh Dubey emerges as India's long-term spin-allrounder project despite England snub
"In Harsh Dubey, India believe they may have found another such cricketer for the future. The 23-year-old left-arm spinning all-rounder is still at the beginning of his international journey, but the early signs have already convinced the team management that he is a player worth investing in. The confidence being shown in him was evident from captain Shubman Gill's words, who sees Dubey as an important addition to India's pool of all-rounders.
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