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Ravi Shastri Backs Shivam Dube to Shine at T20 World Cup
Renowned former India coach Ravi Shastri has expressed high expectations for the explosive batting prowess of Shivam Dube, anticipating the 30-year-old all-rounder to play a pivotal role in India’s campaign at the upcoming T20 World Cup. Shastri envisions Dube as a crucial asset in India’s quest to amass imposing totals during the highly anticipated tournament next month.
Dube, known for his formidable batting capabilities and handy medium-pace bowling, has garnered acclaim as one of the most destructive middle-order batsmen in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Representing the Chennai Super Kings, Dube has amassed an impressive tally of 350 runs in 11 matches this season, boasting a remarkable strike rate exceeding 170. His proficiency is further underscored by his tally of 26 sixes, trailing only behind Abhishek Sharma among Indian batters in the IPL.
In an interview with the International Cricket Council, Shastri emphasized Dube’s explosive batting style, highlighting his ability to single-handedly alter the course of a match with his aggressive strokeplay. Praising Dube’s adeptness against spin bowling, Shastri underscored the left-hander’s prowess in dismantling opposition bowlers, particularly spinners.
Acknowledging Dube’s evolving batting approach against pace, Shastri emphasized the significance of his role in the middle order, particularly at the number five-six position. With the ability to swiftly change the momentum of a game within a brief period, Dube emerges as a formidable asset for India, especially during challenging phases of a match.
India’s top-order strike rate, featuring stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, has raised concerns, making a potent middle-order imperative for India’s success in the T20 World Cup. Shastri emphasized the potential impact of Dube’s aggressive batting style in bolstering India’s scoring capabilities, particularly in posting substantial totals required to excel in major tournaments.
Furthermore, Shastri lauded the promising form of opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and emphasized Dube’s pivotal role in complementing India’s batting lineup to achieve formidable totals. With Dube’s explosive batting style, characterized by a consistent strike rate nearing 200, Shastri envisions India attaining competitive totals crucial for success in major tournaments like the T20 World Cup.
Additionally, India draws encouragement from Suryakumar Yadav’s stellar form, with his recent scintillating century reaffirming his credentials as a top-tier T20 batsman. As India prepares for the T20 World Cup, the inclusion of dynamic players like Dube and Yadav underscores India’s formidable batting arsenal and augurs well for their prospects in the upcoming tournament.
