New Delhi. Indian cricketer Shivam Dubey has grabbed the headlines with his explosive batting in the ongoing T20 series against Afghanistan and has scored brilliant half-centuries in the first two matches. Former cricketer Abhinav Mukund revealed that Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni had advised Dubey to avoid playing big shots on short balls. Dube’s stellar performances for India in the 2023 IPL season and now have fans demanding his inclusion in the 2024 T20 World Cup squad.
Dhoni’s guidance helped
According to Mukund, Dhoni’s advice to Dubey was not to focus on playing big shots on small balls. This advice from the experienced captain has worked wonders for Dubey, who has performed consistently and impressively, scoring 60 and 63 runs in the first and second T20 matches respectively. Dubey’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a valuable asset, and his impressive performances have earned him praise from fellow players.
Dubey acknowledged Dhoni’s influence
Expressing his gratitude, Shivam Dubey attributed his success to MS Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings and the coaching staff. Dubey told that Dhoni continuously boosted his confidence and instilled confidence in his abilities. With his all-round skills and the guidance of Dhoni, Dubey has become a rising star in Indian cricket, raising hopes of him being included in the upcoming T20 World Cup squad and leaving a lasting impact on the cricket fraternity.
Will Shivam Dubey replace Hardik Pandya?
If we talk about Shivam Dubey’s IPL career, he has been performing brilliantly for Chennai Super Kings for the last few years. His performances last season resulted in many match-winning performances for Chennai Super Kings. Shivam Dubey is being counted as a rising star for Chennai Super Kings. Along with this, many cricket experts believe that he can replace Hardik Pandya.