Harsh Dubey's journey from Nagpur to Team India continues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:21 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Harsh Dubey's rise to the Indian cricket team follows a unique path that began at the Ruby Cricket Club in Nagpur. Missing his debut match in Dharamsala, Dubey's parents traveled nearly 24 hours to attend his second ODI in Lucknow. His cricketing foundation was laid with key mentors, including Sanjog Binkar and Madhav Bakre, who emphasized the importance of fitness and skill development. With standout performances, including 69 wickets in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, Dubey has established himself as a dual threat with bat and ball. The support from his family and the strength training under Ramji Srinivasan have further prepared him for the international stage.
- •Harsh Dubey debuted for India in Dharamsala but missed the match due to travel issues.
- •His parents booked last-minute train tickets to ensure they attended his second ODI in Lucknow.
- •Dubey recorded 69 wickets in a single domestic season, a record in the Ranji Trophy.
- •Mentors Sanjog Binkar and Madhav Bakre played crucial roles in shaping his skills.
- •Fitness training with Ramji Srinivasan enhanced his performance before the 2024-25 season.
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"Growing up in Nagpur, Harsh Dubey wanted to become a batter. While buying books for the fifth grade, he took his father to Ruby Cricket Club in Nagpur, where it all began for him under the watchful eyes of Sanjog Binkar. Later, Madhav Bakre honed his craft at the Nagpur Cricket Academy. But the real turnaround came before his record-breaking 2024-25 domestic season, when he spent three weeks in Chennai with Ramji Srinivasan, the former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Indian cricket t
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