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Harsh Dubey's 9‑wicket haul steals spotlight in Ranji Trophy
✍️ NDTV Sports
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 04:03 AM
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Spinner Harsh Dubey captured nine wickets in a single Ranji Trophy innings, marking one of the tournament’s most striking performances this season.
Harsh Dubey, a right‑arm spinner from India’s domestic circuit, dismantled the opposition batting line‑up by taking nine wickets in a single innings of the Ranji Trophy. The spell, recorded in the latest round of the competition, placed Dubey among a select group of bowlers to achieve such a haul in first‑class cricket.
The performance has drawn attention from national selectors and cricket analysts, who see the youngster’s ability to turn the ball sharply and maintain relentless accuracy as a valuable asset for higher‑level competition. While the exact figures of runs conceded were not disclosed, the sheer volume of wickets underscores Dubey’s impact on the match.
Dubey’s nine‑wicket effort comes at a time when India’s spin resources are being closely monitored ahead of upcoming international series. The bowler’s display adds to the growing list of domestic talents making a case for inclusion in the senior national squad.
The Ranji Trophy continues to serve as a proving ground for emerging players, and Dubey’s breakthrough spell is likely to be remembered as one of the tournament’s standout moments this year.
The performance has drawn attention from national selectors and cricket analysts, who see the youngster’s ability to turn the ball sharply and maintain relentless accuracy as a valuable asset for higher‑level competition. While the exact figures of runs conceded were not disclosed, the sheer volume of wickets underscores Dubey’s impact on the match.
Dubey’s nine‑wicket effort comes at a time when India’s spin resources are being closely monitored ahead of upcoming international series. The bowler’s display adds to the growing list of domestic talents making a case for inclusion in the senior national squad.
The Ranji Trophy continues to serve as a proving ground for emerging players, and Dubey’s breakthrough spell is likely to be remembered as one of the tournament’s standout moments this year.