Former Indian cricketer Rohan Gavaskar has been all praise for India’s all-rounder, Shivam Dube who has had an impressive run in the T20I series against Afghanistan. The all-rounder managed to contribute with both bat and ball having taken wickets as well as scoring big runs in the T20I games against Afghanistan.
Gavaskar spoke to Cricbuzz, where he thinks that Dube could be a serious contender in place of Hardik Pandya, even if the latter can return from his injuries as well. He said,” “We have been talking about him as, ‘Oh, listen, what if Hardik is unfit?’, I think what he is doing is making sure that even if Hardik is fit, he is on that plane in that World Cup squad. If you put in performances like this, it is very hard for anyone to drop you. It is going to be a really tough decision for the selectors if they decide to drop him. He is doing all that he can, which is giving the selectors a headache.”
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The legendary Indian batter also believes that Dube has now proven that he can be the guy for India at the international level and make a name for himself. “After these two games, I think he now feels that he belongs at the international level. He has got the appreciation and respect of his teammates because he put in two absolutely wonderful performances. I think he is just a lot more comfortable about his own game. He knows his own game better. He is not trying to copy anyone now. He is saying, This is what I can do and what I bring to the table,” Gavaskar added.
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Dube has been a standout player in the two games against Afghanistan and has been in good touch in the IPL as well where he has regularly contributed to the Chennai Super Kings under the leadership of MS Dhoni. Considering India’s pace-bowling all-rounder options and Hardik Pandya’s recurring injuries, the team management could be considering Shivam Dube as an alternative or even a starting option taking into account the recovery status of Hardik Pandya.
Shivam Dube will look to end the T20I series on a high-note with the final T20I against Afghanistan taking place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru which will be the final T20I for India ahead of the World Cup 2024 being held in the West Indies and United States of America.
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