India’s 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 has been a major talking point in the cricketing fraternity, with people coming up with their own different views. While most of the players were obvious to be part of the squad, a few inclusions and exclusions have been noteworthy and surprising at the same time.

One of the key players to find a spot in the original team is the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Shivam Dube who has transformed his range, becoming a bonafide six-hitting machine in the shortest format. Apart from impressing in the IPL, Dube carried his form during his comeback in the Indian team and showed his prowess against Afghanistan earlier.

Talking to bcci.tv Dube opened up on his comparison with Yuvraj Singh and his learnings from him.

All I was thinking about was how I could perform better: Shivam Dube

Shivam Dube disclosed his chat with Rohit Sharma during the Afghanistan series, stating Rohit told him he will get to bowl and bat in this series. The Indian captain wanted to see what Shivam Dube could do for the team.

Dube didn’t fail to impress with his all-round capabilities in the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. He ended it with the most runs (124) at a whopping strike rate of 158.97 and took two wickets, earning the Player of the Series award.

Shivam Dube has his task cut out due to the expectations from him as India look to end their trophy drought. If he performs in the T20 World Cup 2024, the chances to win an ICC trophy after a decade won’t be far-fetched for the Rohit Sharma-led unit.