Aakash Chopra has expressed his support for Shivam Dube's inclusion in India's squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Dube's explosive batting prowess caught Chopra's attention during the ongoing IPL 2024, particularly his stellar performance against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the
7th match, which earned him the Player of the Match award. As a commentator for Jio Cinema, Chopra praised Dube's power-hitting abilities and advocated for his inclusion in India's T20 World Cup squad.
Chopra highlighted Dube's exceptional ability to clear boundaries with ease, especially in the crucial positions of the middle order.
“I want to mention Ruturaj Gaikwad too. He batted smartly after getting another chance. But I’m focusing on Shivam Dube. He’s playing excellently. When he bats around positions 5 or 6, does anyone in India hit sixes better than him?”
Chopra was confident of Dube's potential impact on India's T20 World Cup campaign and stressed the importance of having a powerful batsman like Dube in the squad.