Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have roped in Vidarbha’s spin-bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey as a substitute for Smaran Ravichandran for the rest of the IPL 2025.
Notably, Ravichandran was the substitute participant for Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa, who was dominated out on account of a shoulder harm, the identical situation that had troubled him earlier than the 2023 ODI World Cup. Zampa, who featured in two matches for SRH as an Affect Participant, returned dwelling after reporting shoulder soreness. SRH had initially introduced in Karnataka’s younger batter as his substitute, however an unlucky harm sidelined him too, making means for Dubey’s IPL call-up.
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Dubey, who has been signed for INR 30 lakh, is coming off a record-breaking Ranji Trophy season. The 22-year-old left-arm spinner had an outstanding 2024–25 home marketing campaign, ending with a historic 69 wickets, probably the most in a single Ranji season. He surpassed the earlier report of 68 set by Ashutosh Aman in 2018–19.
Dubey’s contribution was essential in Vidarbha’s victorious run to their third Ranji Trophy title, secured based mostly on a first-innings lead towards Kerala within the last. His bowling brilliance, together with seven five-wicket hauls, noticed him be a part of the elite firm of Jaydev Unadkat and Bishan Singh Bedi. Notably, Dubey additionally contributed with the bat, scoring 472 runs together with 5 half-centuries.
The Pune-born, who additionally featured in Chennai’s TNCA league, had the prospect to work together with Ravi Ashwin and hone his expertise on spin-friendly tracks. Regardless of being neglected for the Duleep Trophy, he returned this season with extra confidence and wickets beneath his identify. In the meantime, SRH haven’t had the best of the seasons as they’re at present positioned on the ninth spot within the factors desk.
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