Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Shivam Dube continues to showcase his evolution as a complete T20 batter, crediting the CSK franchise for nurturing his skills. Dube, who recently smashed a blistering 65 off 23 balls against New Zealand, was initially honed by the Super Kings management primarily as a specialist hitter against spin bowling.
This strategic development has paid dividends, as Dube has now successfully translated that power and confidence into dominating pace attacks as well. His ability to accelerate rapidly against both types of bowling makes him a crucial asset for both CSK in the IPL and the Indian national team, especially ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.
His performance in the recent T20I series underlines his potential to be a key all-round option, capable of utilizing both his batting prowess and developing bowling skills to provide balance to the squad.
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“Shivam Dube's recent 65 off 23 balls in Vizag showcased his T20 World Cup potential. His powerful hitting against spin, honed at Chennai Super Kings, is a major weapon.”
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Two years ago, in 2023-2024, fast bowlers used short-pitched balls to get Shivam Dube out because that was his weakness. He would get dismissed quite often against the seamers but that weakness is gone. He has improved a lot and has performed consistently for India. T20 is a format for specialists, and Shivam Dube is an ultra-pro specialist.
Shivam Dube emerged as the top batting performer in the fourth T20I, producing a blistering knock of 65 off just 23 balls. He brought up his half-century in only 15 deliveries, hammering three fours and seven sixes during his explosive innings.
It's always good, someone like Shivam, Hardik and some days Abhishek Sharma chipping in one or two overs. It's always a big boost. Hardik has been doing that for India for a very long time. Shivam Dube is doing it recently. So it's a big boost and we're very happy with it.

“Shivam Dube's recent 65 off 23 balls in Vizag showcased his T20 World Cup potential. His powerful hitting against spin, honed at Chennai Super Kings, is a major weapon.”