Since joining Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, Shivam Dube has transformed his game. He is now able to hit fours and sixes against both spinners and fast bowlers while batting at the No.5 position. In the most recent match against Kolkata Knight Riders, he scored 28 runs, including three sixes and a four.
Former player Ambati Rayudu has cautioned Team India and the selectors that there may be serious consequences if Dube is not included in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 squad. Despite glimpses of his talent, Dube never received a consistent run from the team management and selectors for years. They have since realized their mistake, and he now regularly plays for the Men in Blue in T20Is.
Nevertheless, he will face competition from several other batters for a spot in the squad. Rayudu has already predicted that Dube will secure a place in the team, stating that if he doesn't play for India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, it would be a huge mistake.
The match against KKR was a comfortable win for the defending champions, who triumphed by 7 wickets in IPL 2024. Kolkata was limited to a total of 135, which never troubled the hosts. Ruturaj Gaikwad scored a superb fifty to complete the chase in just 17.4 overs.