Shubham Dubey (Cricketer) Biography, Wiki, Age, Height, Parents, Girlfriend, Records & Stats
Shubham Dubey is living his dream. The 29-year-old batter from Vidarbha, who grew up helping his father run a paan stall in Yavatmal, has become one of the most sought-after players in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was snapped up by Rajasthan Royals for a whopping Rs. 5.8 crore in the IPL 2024 auction, held in Dubai on December 19, 2023.
Dubey, who bats left-handed and bowls right-arm off break, has been a consistent performer in the domestic circuit, especially in the shortest format of the game. He made his List A debut for Vidarbha in November 2023, and his T20 debut in November 2021. He has played 20 T20 matches so far, scoring 485 runs at an average of 37.30 and a strike rate of 145.20. He also holds the record for the joint-fastest fifty for Vidarbha, which he scored in just 17 balls against Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023.
Shubham Dubey Wiki/Bio
| Name | Shubham Badriprasad Dubey |
|---|---|
| Born | August 27, 1994 (age 29) |
| Birth Place | Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India |
| Height | Unknown |
| Role | Middle order batter |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm offbreak |
| Teams | Vidarbha |
| Career Statistics | List A: 8 matches, 159 runs, 31.80 average, 1 fifty, 4 catches T20: 20 matches, 485 runs, 37.30 average, 1 fifty, 3 catches |
| IPL Auction 2024 | Bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs. 5.8 crore |
| Social Links | Instagram- @https://www.instagram.com/shubham_dubey_27 Homepage- Newsunzip |
Biography
Shubham Dubey was born on August 27, 1994 (age: 29 years, as of 2023), in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India. He belongs to a middle-class family and his father, Badriprasad Dubey, runs a jeans-washing factory in Bhiwandi. His mother is a homemaker and he has a sister named Pooja Dubey.
Shubham developed a passion for cricket at a very young age and started playing the game when he was six years old. His father enrolled him in Chandrakant Pandit Cricket Academy in Andheri West, Mumbai, where he learned the basics of cricket under the guidance of coach Satish Samant.
She completed his schooling from Hansraj Morarji Public School in Mumbai and graduated from Rizvi College, Mumbai. He was a bright student and always balanced his studies and cricket well.
A Star is Born
Shubham Dubey’s impressive performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he racked up 222 runs in seven matches at a remarkable strike rate of 187.28, caught the eye of the IPL franchises. He was one of the five uncapped Indians to watch out for in the auction, according to ESPNcricinfo. He had set his base price at Rs. 20 lakh, but soon found himself in a bidding war between Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings. Eventually, Rajasthan Royals secured his services for Rs. 5.8 crore, making him the second-most expensive uncapped Indian player in the auction, after Harshal Patel, who went to Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs. 6.5 crore.
Dubey was overjoyed by the outcome of the auction and thanked Rajasthan Royals for showing faith in him. He also expressed his gratitude to his family, coaches, teammates, and fans for supporting him throughout his journey. He said that he was looking forward to playing under the captaincy of Sanju Samson and learning from the likes of Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, and Jofra Archer. He also said that he was eager to showcase his talent and skills in the IPL, and make his mark in the cricketing world.
Height, Weight
- Weight: 85 kg
- Height- 6 Feet
- Eye color: Black
- Body measurements: Chest – 40 inches, Waist – 32 inches, Biceps – 12 inches
- Skin color: Fair
- Hair color: Black
- Shoe size: 9 (US)
Cricket Career
Shubham Dubey made his debut in domestic cricket in 2016, playing for Vidarbha in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a T20 tournament. He scored 25 runs off 13 balls in his first match against Baroda and impressed everyone with his power-hitting abilities.
He continued to perform well in the T20 format and became a regular member of the Vidarbha team. He also played for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, a 50-over tournament, in 2018 and 2019. He scored his maiden List A half-century against Meghalaya in 2019 and finished the season with 159 runs in six innings at an average of 31.80 and a strike rate of 90.34.
Dubey’s breakthrough moment came in the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy, the premier first-class tournament in India. He smashed five sixes in an over for Vidarbha against Baroda and became the talk of the town. He scored 76 runs off 36 balls in that innings and helped his team win the match by an innings and 145 runs.
He also played a crucial role in Vidarbha’s title triumph in the same season, scoring 140 runs in four matches at an average of 46.66 and a strike rate of 100. He also took four catches and effected two run-outs in the field.
His impressive performances in domestic cricket caught the attention of the IPL franchises and he was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for a whopping ₹5 crore in the 2019 IPL auction. He made his IPL debut against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 31, 2019, and scored 5 runs off 4 balls.
He played 10 matches for RCB in the 2019 season and scored 106 runs at an average of 13.25 and a strike rate of 122.55. He also took four wickets at an economy rate of 7.76. He was retained by RCB for the 2020 season but did not get a chance to play.
Shubham Dubey also represented India in the Under-19 World Cup in 2013, where he scored 87 runs in four matches at an average of 29 and a strike rate of 108.75. He also took three wickets at an economy rate of 4.33. He was part of the Indian team that reached the final of the tournament but lost to Australia by six wickets.
Shubham has not yet made his international debut for India but he is considered as one of the most promising cricketers in the country. He has been praised by many former and current players for his talent and potential. He has also been compared to Jacques Kallis, the legendary South African all-rounder, for his batting and bowling skills.
Shubham Dubey: The Paan Stall Owner’s Son Who Became an IPL Sensation
Shubham Dubey, a 29-year-old cricketer from Vidarbha, has fulfilled his dream of playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after being snapped up by Rajasthan Royals for a staggering Rs. 5.8 crore in the 2024 auction. He is the son of a paan stall owner in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, has faced many struggles and obstacles to reach this level of his cricket career.
Dubey started playing cricket when he was six years old and joined the Chandrakant Pandit Cricket Academy in Andheri West, Mumbai, where he honed his skills under coach Satish Samant. He completed his schooling from Hansraj Morarji Public School in Mumbai and graduated from Rizvi College, Mumbai. He was a brilliant student and always balanced his studies and cricket well.
Net Worth
| Year | IPL Contract (INR) | Domestic Earnings (INR) | Estimated Net Worth (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | N/A | 10 lakh | 10 lakh |
| 2022 | N/A | 15 lakh | 25 lakh |
| 2023 | N/A | 20 lakh | 45 lakh |
| 2024 | 5.8 crore | 25 lakh | 6.1 crore |
Personal Life and Girlfriend
Shubham Dubey is currently single and not dating anyone. He is focused on his cricket career and does not like to share much about his personal life. He is very close to his family and friends and loves to spend time with them.
He is also a fitness enthusiast and follows a strict diet and workout regime. He likes to travel and listen to music in his free time. He is a fan of Bollywood actor Salman Khan and actress Katrina Kaif.
Records and Stats
Shubham Dubey has played 20 T20 matches and eight List A matches in his domestic career so far. Here are his records and stats in both formats:
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Highest Score | 100s | 50s | Wickets | Economy Rate | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 20 | 19 | 485 | 37.30 | 145.20 | 58* | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
| List A | 8 | 6 | 159 | 31.80 | 90.34 | 62* | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – |
