Young Indian cricketer Harsh Dubey expressed his excitement after receiving his maiden call-up to the senior national team for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. The 23-year-old all-rounder shared his dream of playing alongside his idols Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) gave a surprise IPL debut to left-arm pacer Saurabh Dubey, replacing injured star spinner Varun Chakravarthy, in their crucial 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Danish Malewar, a 21-year-old right-handed batsman from Nagpur, made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium. The Vidarbha player was signed for INR 30 lakh base price after an impressive 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season where he scored 783 runs at an average of 52, including two centuries and six fifties. He also excelled in the Vidarbha T20 League with 318 runs at a strike rate of 161.42. MI, currently struggling with four consecutive losses, turned to fresh talent as they sit near the bottom of the table.
Praful Hinge delivered a dream debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad, taking 4 wickets in his first two overs against Rajasthan Royals. His career was once threatened by a back injury, but support from Varun Aaron and Glenn McGrath helped him recover and achieve this milestone.
