IND vs AFG: Shivam Dube credits Ms Dhoni for his consecutive Fifties

Shivam Dube credit Ms Dhoni for his consecutive Fifties: In the second Twenty20 International against Afghanistan, India’s explosive all-round player Shivam Dube displayed remarkable skill by making an undefeated 63 off 32 balls that helped the team successfully chase 172 runs.

With 26 balls remaining in the match, Dube, batting at number four, was instrumental in leading the side to victory. After an undefeated sixty in Mohali, this was his second consecutive brilliant fifty in the series.

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Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal (64), together, put together a strong 92-run partnership that virtually took over the game following the early removal of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

When Dube signed with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the 2022 IPL auction, his career took off. Following a respectable first season, he flourished in 2023, scoring 418 runs in 16 games and making a big contribution to CSK’s sixth IPL championship.

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In a post-match interview with broadcaster JioCinema, Dube acknowledged CSK’s pivotal role in reviving his career. He credited the support and confidence instilled by senior figures at CSK, particularly captain MS Dhoni and coach Stephen Fleming.

‘This credit goes to the CSK team and Mahi Bhai. I always had the game, but what CSK does is take that game from a player. So, they have given me that confidence. They told me that I could score runs in IPL and that they believed in me,’ said Dube.

He highlighted the encouragement he received from Hussey and Fleming, emphasizing their faith in his abilities. Reflecting on his time with CSK, Dube shared, ‘When I was with CSK, he (MS Dhoni) told me that I had the capability to bat well. But he told me to be smart. So, I focused on my limitations and what I could do well.’

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Dube makes a stronger case for himself to be included in the team for the June T20 World Cup with his reliable performances. The third and final Twenty20 International between India and Afghanistan takes place in Bangalore’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, January 17.

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