Saurabh Dubey - Left-Arm Pacer for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2026

Saurabh Dubey is a left-arm pacer from Vidarbha, who has been playing domestic cricket for a long time. He has secured a spot in the Kolkata Knight Riders squad for IPL 2026.

Saurabh Dubey's religious affiliations are rooted in Hinduism, evident from his visits to Hindu temples and his Brahmin caste. Growing up in a middle-class family in Wardha, he received unwavering support to pursue his cricketing dreams, thanks to his family's love for sports, which paved the way for him to continue his passion for the game. Saurabh's father, Rajendra Prasad Dubey, is a priest in Wardha, who introduced Saurabh to the game of cricket, which eventually led him to play professionally. Saurabh's mother, Mangla Dubey, is a homemaker by profession, and there is limited information available about his family in the public domain. Saurabh has an older brother, Gaurav Dubey, who is an engineer by profession. As the youngest sibling in the family, Saurabh's family dynamics are not well-documented in the public sphere. Currently, Saurabh Dubey is unmarried, with no publicly available information about his personal life or any romantic relationships. As a domestic cricketer, Saurabh has been active for a significant period but has played a limited number of matches. His List A career consists of 8 matches, during which he has taken 16 wickets at an impressive economy of 5.79. However, in the T20 format, he has appeared in 3 games, but unfortunately, has remained wicketless, bowling expensive spells. Saurabh's international career saw a notable milestone when he was selected for India's squad in the 2019 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup held in Bangladesh. This achievement was followed by him securing an IPL contract in 2022 and being a part of the Kolkata Knight Riders squad in IPL 2026, marking a significant moment in his cricketing journey. Saurabh is a left-arm pacer from Vidarbha, standing at a height of 6 Feet 5 Inches. As the IPL 2026 season unfolds, Saurabh Dubey will be representing the Kolkata Knight Riders, donning the colors of his new team.