In a surprise move, the BCCI has named young all-rounder Shivam Dube as the replacement for the injured Nitish Reddy in India's T20 squad for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. With seasoned players being rested, this tour presents a great opportunity for youngsters like Dube to prove their worth on the international stage. The decision to select Dube, who had an impressive performance in IPL 2020, shows the selectors' focus on grooming younger talent for the future.
Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the India vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 match, where the Indian cricket team will face off against Afghanistan at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Follow along for ball-by-ball commentary and the latest score updates as India looks to continue their winning streak in the tournament. In the last match, Suryakumar Yadav's impressive sweep shots helped India secure a victory against the defending champions West Indies. Will India continue their winning run against Afghanistan? Stay tuned to find out!
In an exclusive interview with Cricbuzz, former Indian cricketer Rohan Gavaskar praises all-rounder Shivam Dube's performance in the T20I series against Afghanistan. Gavaskar believes that Dube could be a serious contender for the World Cup squad, even if Hardik Pandya is fit. He also says that Dube has proven himself at the international level and has gained respect from his teammates.