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Shivam Dube, a key player for India’s T20I team and a member of the T20 World Cup 2024 squad, is currently participating in the Asia Cup 2025. The 32-year-old all-rounder, known for his powerful batting, has recently shone with his bowling. In a notable spell, Dube took three wickets while conceding only four runs in two overs.
India opted for a spin-heavy bowling lineup, including Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Kuldeep Yadav. Dube’s seam bowling provided valuable balance alongside Jasprit Bumrah. Since Gautam Gambhir’s appointment, Dube has taken eight wickets in seven matches, despite not being a regular bowler.
Following the match, Dube praised Hardik Pandya, acknowledging him as a significant influence on his development as an all-rounder. Dube stated that he continually learns from Pandya, whom he considers a brother. He emphasized Pandya’s vast experience in IPL and international cricket and expressed a desire to learn as much as possible, frequently asking questions even about batting. He focuses on learning and applying the knowledge to improve himself. Dube also credited Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir for informing him beforehand that he would be bowling, and highlighted the role of Morne Morkel in helping him improve. “The captain and coach told me beforehand that I would bowl. ‘We have confidence in you,’ they said. My bowling coach helped me with a lot of things. I had been preparing for a long time to be ready whenever the opportunity came. What happened today was the reward for that preparation,” he said. “During the England series, he (Morkel) gave me a couple of key tips. He told me to use the crease and bowl from wide of the stumps. He also advised me on getting my slower ones right. I’ve been working on that for a long time. He even helped me adjust my run-up. Because of those tweaks, I have been able to bowl well. My pace is good, and I feel confident with the ball in hand,” he added.
