Indian cricket fans were treated to an interesting conversation between Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, and Kapil Sharma on the 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'. While Rohit shared the nail-biting moments of the epic T20 World Cup final against South Africa, Shivam Dube had a tough time choosing between the two legendary captains. However, the all-rounder found a clever way to not pick any sides between his Chennai Super Kings captain Dhoni and India's high-flying opener Rohit.
All-rounder Shivam Dube has been replaced by Tilak Varma ahead of the first T20I against Bangladesh due to a back injury. Varma has only played in 15 T20Is, but now has a chance to cement his spot in the Indian squad with this opportunity. This comes after Dube's successful run in the T20 World Cup in 2024, where he played in all eight games.
In an upcoming episode of 'The Great Indian Kapil Show', Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and his teammates Suryakumar Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube join Kapil Sharma for a fun-filled segment. The cricketers share jokes and funny anecdotes, with Rohit admitting that the show might have brought them good luck. The teaser clip also features them mimicking former Indian captains and engaging in playful banter, showcasing their camaraderie off the field.
In the first T20I between India and Zimbabwe, visitors lost three wickets in the Powerplay but recovered thanks to a strong performance from Mukesh Kumar and Shivam Dube. The livestreaming details for the match were provided by The Indian Express. The victorious Indian team is currently being celebrated by thousands of fans in Mumbai, where they won the 2011 World Cup and held a similar celebration for their 2007 T20 World Cup win. The T20 World Cup-winning squad will be joined by Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, and Yashasvi Jaiswal before departing for Harare on July 6 for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe.
Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube made an impressive mark during the first match of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, taking his first ODI wicket by dismissing Kusal Mendis. The match, held at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, saw Sri Lanka lose an early wicket in the form of Avishka Fernando, thanks to Indian speedster Mohammed Siraj. India took the upper hand in the match, with Sri Lanka at 37-1 at the 10-over mark. In the 14th over, Dube delivered a good-length ball which angled in and straightened upon pitching, catching Mendis off guard and leading to his dismissal. Watch the exciting moment here.
In the first ODI between India and Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka won the toss and opted to bat first. Pacer Mohammed Shiraz is set to make his ODI debut for the team. India will have KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Kuldeep Yadav in the playing eleven. Shivam Dube will be playing his first ODI since 2019. Indian players will be wearing black armbands in memory of former coach Anshuman Gaekwad, who recently passed away.
Get ready to witness an intense match as India takes on Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the series. India's formidable line-up of KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Kuldeep Yadav is joined by Shivam Dube, who is making his first ODI appearance since 2019. Meanwhile, the Indian team will also pay tribute to former player and coach Anshuman Gaekwad, who passed away on Wednesday.
After securing a 2-0 lead in the T20 series against Sri Lanka, India looks to achieve a clean sweep in the third and final match being played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. With the toss taking place at 6:30 PM IST, India has opted to include Khaleel Ahmed and Washington Sundar in the playing XI, while Sri Lanka gives Chamindu Wickramasinghe his international debut. Despite a disastrous start in the second match, India may persist with Sanju Samson in the playing XI, with the possible inclusion of Shivam Dube. However, the status of Shubman Gill, who missed the second game due to a neck spasm, is still unknown.
With the IPL mega auction around the corner, Chennai Super Kings are looking to retain key players for the upcoming season. It's a no-brainer for the team to retain top performer Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has previously captained the side. Other names like MS Dhoni, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, big-hitter Shivam Dube, and pacer Matheesha Pathirana are also expected to be retained, considering their crucial roles in the franchise's success.
Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube has opened up about his experience at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, crediting coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma for their unwavering support. Despite a slow start, Dube played a crucial role in India's victory in the final against South Africa with a cameo of 27 runs. He expressed his gratitude towards his teammates and fans for motivating him throughout the tournament and believes that the experience has made him stronger as a player.