3 players who can replace Shivam Dube in Team India Playing 11 first T20I: After the thrill of Test cricket between India and Bangladesh, now it is the turn of T20. A three-match T20 series is to be played between these two teams, which is to start from Sunday (October 6). The first match of the series is to be held in the new stadium built in Gwalior. However, before the first T20 match against Bangladesh, there was a bad news for Team India and all-rounder Shivam Dubey was out of the match due to back injury. The selection committee has included batsman Tilak Verma in his place. Tilak will join the Indian team in Gwalior itself.

Shivam Dubey's exclusion is certainly a big blow, as he offers explosive batting as well as medium pace bowling options. Shivam was also playing regularly in Team India's playing 11 for some time, now in his absence captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir will have to look for an alternative. In such a situation, we are going to tell you about those 3 players who can replace Shivam Dubey in the first T20.

3. Harshit Rana

Harshit Rana, who performed brilliantly for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024, has also been selected for the T20 series against Bangladesh. Harshit may be given a chance in place of Shivam Dubey, as he can bowl fast as well as bat lower down the order and Gautam Gambhir has also watched him closely during his stint with KKR as a mentor. In such a situation, Harshit may get a chance to debut in the first T20.

2. Nitish Kumar Reddy also included in the claim

Nitish Kumar Reddy is also in contention to play in the first T20 against Bangladesh and due to the exclusion of Shivam Dubey, the chances of this player's debut have increased. Like Dubey, Nitish is also capable of bowling at medium pace along with batting. For this reason he can prove to be an ideal replacement.

1. Tilak Verma

If the Indian team decides to play a specialist batsman in place of Shivam Dubey, then Tilak Verma can be replaced in the playing 11. Tilak has played for Team India before also. He could not make it to the Sri Lanka tour due to injury but has now become fit and has made a comeback in the Indian team.