Shivam Dube has said that he would rather stay at the moment than worry about his selection for the T20 World Cup, which will be held in the West Indies (West Indies) and the United States of America(USA) later this year.
Dube will likely be the backup all-rounder to Hardik Pandya if he is selected in the final squad. Now he is in superb form. He scored two half-centuries back-to-back against Afghanistan.
In the past, I often thought about what might happen next. Now I know I must be present and concentrate on my improvement. “I just keep myself grounded and focus on what I need to do,” Dube said on Jio Cinemas.
Dube was awarded the Player of the Match award for his 60-run knock in 40 balls, played at the PCA Stadium Mohali. The left-hander followed it up with an innings of 63 off 32 balls, with five fours and sixes at the Holkar Cricket Stadium of Indore in the second T20I.
It is thrilling to improve my performance. “Having the range of shot is a gift from God, and I’ve worked hard on it,” he said.
Dube and Yashasvi Jariswal also shared a partnership for the third wicket of 92 as India chased a tough target of 173 in their last 26 balls of the innings. The youngster spoke about his hard work and the rewards he received for it.
“I put in a lot of work (on playing the short ball). When I played domestic cricket, I could dominate the bowlers. When I played in the IPL and Indian cricket, it was difficult to face balls travelling at speeds of over 140 km/h.
I spent a lot of time working on my sidearms and mentality. Dube continued, “I always had this shot in my game. But playing it at this stage is difficult because you have to put in a lot of work.”
After beating the second T20I with six wickets, Dube led India to Bengaluru for the third match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The IPL will likely play a major role in determining the Indian team’s strategy and readiness for the T20 World Cup. The IPL is equally important to all of us, as there are two T20Is left.
IPL is an important platform, and if you do well, you can make it into the national team”, Dube told journalists ahead of the second T20I match against Afghanistan in Indore. There is a plan and combination for the team. We understand T20s better the more T20s we play.
I Want To Play The Game Tomorrow
Dube said he was not looking ahead to making it into the Indian team for the T20 World Cup. He is focused on the immediate task at hand. Dube, who is in contention to make the T20 World Cup team, stressed the importance of focusing on the current challenges and responsibilities.
“Any player in the team wants to play at the World Cup. I’m definitely thinking about playing in the World Cup. But it’s a long way away. I’m aiming to play the game tomorrow and take it match by match.
He added, “It was an excellent performance in the previous game, and we would like to improve it in the following game by contributing across departments and helping the team win.”
Dube said that India was at 28-2 when he entered the crease to chase a target of 159. He remained focused on his abilities and executed his plans.
It’s hard when things do not go as planned. You don’t consider what you can’t do. I then thought of what I had done before and how it would have been better. “I have worked on improving my physical and mental abilities, as well as working on my skills.
‘Afghanistan Has A Strong Team In T20Is’
Afghanistan’s T20I team is ranked 10th globally. However, its players have gained valuable experience and exposure by playing in domestic T20 leagues all over the world. Afghanistan has become a formidable team in the shortest form of the game as a result of this exposure.
“Afghanistan has a strong team in T20Is, as its players all play domestic T20 leagues. He said that it was a great opportunity for the team to show its talent in front of an elite group like India.
“Afghanistan wasn’t a top team in international cricket just a few short years ago. These leagues have helped their players to be at the top of their game today.
Holkar Stadium has a reputation for being batting-friendly. Two out of three T20Is have been won at this venue by teams who batted first. The average score in the first innings was 209.
Dube admitted that this pitch was a challenge for the bowlers but said he believed the team that had the best bowling performance would win.
It’s a batsman-friendly pitch. It would be difficult for the bowlers. “The team that bowls the best on this track will likely win,” he concluded.
Shivam Dube Is A Good Backup For Hardik Pandya Ahead Of The T20 World Cup
IND vs AFG 1st T20I: Shivam Dube, a more mature big-hitter, is proving his bowling ability and taking the right steps to stay in contention in the run-up to the T20 World Cup starting on June 1.
Shivam Dube yearned for a chance after all his hard work during the off-season. In August, he was able to return to the senior team with a T20I Series in Ireland.
In addition, he was part of India’s Asian Games gold-winning campaign in Hangzhou. Dube was selected for the home series against Australia after the World Cup, but he sat on the bench in all five matches.
Dube, who was snubbed from the T20I Series in South Africa last December, found himself back in the Indian squad for the T20I Series against Afghanistan in India, the final international T20s before the World Cup, in June. Dube was given the green light as many big names were injured or not available for selection in the T20I Series.
Shivam Dube was selected to fill the role of Hardik Pandya, who had been injured. The first T20I took place on a cold evening in Mohali. India left out Avesh Khan, who was in great form. Instead, they chose a bowling lineup of 3 spinners with two pacers in front and Dube.
Axar Dube and Washington Sundar also had the chance to roll their arm in the powerplay. Mumbai’s Shivam Dube did more than that, as he caused the Afghanistan batters to be troubled by his ability to get seam movement on the Mohali pitch. He took out the Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran and almost had another wicket.
Dube ended with a 1 for nine-total in his two overs. The Chennai Super Kings’ all-rounder had a memorable evening as he then went on to score an unbeaten 60 from 40 balls in India’s successful chase for 159 during the first T20I.
Dube’s ability to slog-sweep spinners and use his bat swing to place seamers behind the screen was expected. Still, Dube’s intensity with the ball was refreshing.
Shivam Dube’s ability to pick up a wicket quickly and bowl very economically was what impressed me. He only conceded nine runs in two overs. Then, for him to come to bat at No. Saba Karim said on Jio Cinema Thursday that he was able to play a match-winning knock with ease.
Make The Opportunity Count
Dube had just played in the Ranji Trophy for Mumbai, where he was successful against Bihar. Earlier this month, Dube had played for Mumbai at the Moin-ul Haq Stadium in Patna and picked up six wickets. This included a 4-wicket haul during the second innings.
“I waited a long while to be able to bowl at a match. I worked a lot on my bowling. I felt that I was doing well. I worked on my fitness in the off-season, which really helped me,” Dube said to Sports 18 following India’s win in Mohali.
“I also bowled in domestic cricket. It’s very important in T20s to be able to bowl, and today, I had that chance. My pace seemed to be good. “I think I could do better if I had more bowling opportunities,” he said.
A Mature Big Hitter
Dube’s ability to hit big was unquestionable. The tall all-rounder made his T20I début in 2019 but struggled with consistency. Dube, despite being in contention for the T20 World Cups of 2021 and 20, was not selected.
Dube played just 43 T20 matches until 2020 and had scored only 528 runs. This included a fifty. Since the beginning of 2021, Dube has scored 1682 runs, including eight fifties, in 62 T20 innings.
The all-rounder is putting himself forward for a place in the T20 World Cup team with only five months left. Shivam Dube’s IPL 2023 season was a landmark one for CSK. He scored 418 runs in MS Dhoni’s team and hit 35 sixes – four more than Glenn Maxwell.
Shivam Dube was a master at playing the spin-destroyer, and his consistency was astounding. Most of his big shots landed in the crowd. CSK’s 2023 triumph was largely due to the incredible form of left-handed batsman Shivam Dube.
One Step at a Time
Hardik Pandya has been prone to injury in recent years, and the Indian management would be delighted to have someone with Shivam Dube’s level of expertise as a backup option.
Since sustaining an ankle injury in a match against Bangladesh, the all-rounder is out of action. Hardik is working hard to recover. He will be expected back in the IPL season 2024, where he will captain the Mumbai Indians.
Shivam Dube’s consistent performance is what the management of the team would like to see, as Shardul Thakur has not been able to make good use of his opportunities.
Dube playing in the first T20I match against Afghanistan shows that Rahul Dravid and Ajit Agarkar are looking at him when they plan the World Cup.
The recent form of Shivam Dube is a good sign for Indian cricket. They need to have a viable (Backup) option for Hardik. These types of cricketers should be encouraged.
I hope Dube has a better chance this time, with Rahul Sharma and Rohit Dravid at the helm. Saba Karim stated that Dube has the ability and match-winning instinct to prove beneficial to the Indian team.
Shivam Dube will continue to attract the attention of selectors if he can convince MS Dhoni that he should give him some overs and if he keeps improving his second skill.
Shivam Dube is ready to have a big few months. He’s more determined than ever before to let his performance do the talking.
“Playing in the World Cup is every cricketer’s fantasy.” Like every Player, I want to help my country at the World Cup. The thought is always in the back. There’s plenty of time to do it. Dube replied, “I will concentrate on one day at a time.” Shivam Dube, a more mature batter and a hungry bowler, is raising his hand at the perfect time.
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