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New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals faith in upcoming batter Shubham Dubey coming good and hitting a match-winning cameo against Punjab Kings has drawn praise from former India batter Abhinav Mukund, who said the franchise’s backing was crucial in helping him succeed in a demanding role.

Dubey, who had modest seasons for RR in 2024 and 2025, smashed 31 not out off just 12 balls and was involved in a partnership of 77 coming in only 32 balls with Donovan Ferreira as RR hunted down 223 with four balls to spare.

"It's a very difficult role, and I think a lot of Indian players get stuck in that role. And when they don't get those runs, it becomes a very difficult position to actually, even for a team management, to support this particular player and say, 'okay, this is the guy that we've backed.'