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‘Teams Are Scared To Bowl Spin Against Him’: CSK Bowling Coach’s Massive Praise For Shivam Dube | Cricket News
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‘Teams Are Scared To Bowl Spin Against Him’: CSK Bowling Coach’s Massive Praise For Shivam Dube | Cricket News

[ad_1] Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Shivam Dube has the ability to control matches and teams are "scared" to bowl spin against him, said bowling coach Eric Simmons after the left-handed batter hit 38-ball 66 not out in CSK's 20-run win over Mumbai Indians in their IPL match in Mumbai. MI used as many as seven bowling options but did not continue with their spinners after the eighth over. Dube faced just one ball from a spinner, that of Shreyas Gopal."When he (Dube) comes on, they take the spinners off (and) they put the pacemen on. He has become more and more effective at that. But they didn't bowl spin again (in) the rest of the game because he was at the wicket," Simmons told the media after Sunday's match."It's about how you control the match and someone like him can control it bec...
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“What Have They Identified?”: CSK Coach Stephen Fleming’s Blunt T20 World Cup Message To BCCI | Cricket News
14Apr By adminNo Comments
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“What Have They Identified?”: CSK Coach Stephen Fleming’s Blunt T20 World Cup Message To BCCI | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former New Zealand captain and five-time IPL-winning coach Stephen Fleming believes that India should decide on their style of play for the upcoming T20 World Cup and pick the in-form players accordingly. India will head into this year's T20 global showpiece in the Caribbean and the USA to make yet another bid to end their wait for an ICC trophy, which extended further after they lost to Australia in the final of the 50-overs World Cup last year.It has been more than 10 years since India last won a global competition, which has, in a way kept ageing stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the mix despite growing calls for the T20I side to be blooded with young talent.“The thing for me is, what type of game plan do they want to play during the World Cup? What have they identifie...
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“CSK Will Be Responsible If Dube Is Not Selected For T20 WC”: Ex-India Star’s Brutal Warning | Cricket News
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“CSK Will Be Responsible If Dube Is Not Selected For T20 WC”: Ex-India Star’s Brutal Warning | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India batter Manoj Tiwary has backed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Shivam Dube for a place in the T20 World Cup squad, ahead of Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya. Tiwary questioned Hardik's role as a bowler so far this season in IPL, with the MI captain bowling only one over in the last three matches. The former Bengal captain feels if Hardik wants to seal his place in the squad for the T20 World Cup, then he'll have to prove his bowling credentials.Read here: IPL 2024 Points TableTiwary also highlighted that Hardik has been a tad bit expensive for MI with the bowl, conceding over 11 runs per over."If he wants to play in the Indian T20 World Cup team as an all-rounder, he has to bowl. Look at his economy rate. It's almost 11. He is not performing this season...
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“Shivam Dube Has Put Pressure On Pant, Iyer, Suryakumar, Rahul”: Sehwag’s No-Nonsense Verdict | Cricket News
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“Shivam Dube Has Put Pressure On Pant, Iyer, Suryakumar, Rahul”: Sehwag’s No-Nonsense Verdict | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India batter Virender Sehwag has backed Shivam Dube for a place in the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the United States of America. Dube has been in sublime for in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Playing as an impact sub, Dube has registered scores of 34, 51, 18 and 45 in CSK's first four games. Sehwag feels Dube's current form might be a bit concerning for players like KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, and Shreyas Iyer, who are also in contention to get a place in the squad for the T20 World Cup.Sehwag feels the management should pick in-form players, adding that Dube's selection is all but confirmed."I said before the match that the way Shivam Dube has been playing, his ticket sh...
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“He Is Murdering Spinners”: Irfan Pathan’s Out-Of-This-World Praise For CSK Star, Wants Him For T20 WC | Cricket News
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“He Is Murdering Spinners”: Irfan Pathan’s Out-Of-This-World Praise For CSK Star, Wants Him For T20 WC | Cricket News

[ad_1] The race for T20 World Cup 2024 is getting intense, with many 'contenders' putting in a strong shift in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign. One of those players who is vying for the tight middle-order battle is Chennai Super Kings' Shivam Dube. Though CSK lost their last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, it was Shivam Dube's blitzkrieg that left everyone in awe. The left-hand hit 24-ball 45, including 4 sixes and 2 fours, to help CSK reach 165/5 at the end of 20 overs. For former cricketers like Irfan Pathan, Dube has emerged as a strong contender for the middle-order spots in India's T20 World Cup squad.In a chat on Star Sports, Irfan said that Dube would be in the Indian team if he was the selector. Highlighting the left-handed batter's hitting ability agains...
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“Has To Be In T20 World Cup Squad”: Yuvraj Singh’s Message To BCCI Selectors On CSK Star Shivam Dube | Cricket News
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“Has To Be In T20 World Cup Squad”: Yuvraj Singh’s Message To BCCI Selectors On CSK Star Shivam Dube | Cricket News

[ad_1] Chennai Super Kings suffered their second consecutive defeat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 despite Shivam Dube continuing his splendid form with the bat. The all-rounder scored a whopping 24-ball 45 but his dismissal saw CSK restricted to 165/5 by Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday. While it was Abhishek Sharma whose blitzkrieg entertained fans the most in the match, it was Dube who received Yuvraj Singh's backing to be selected in Team India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad. The IPL is being seen as the ideal platform for Indian players to showcase their talent in the shortest format of the game, to warrant a place in the World Cup squad, and Yuvraj wants Dube to be on the roster.Taking to social media on Friday, Yuvraj advocated for Dube to be selected for the Indian team...
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“He Never Really Broke Free In RCB”: Former South Africa Star’s Shocking Revelation About Shivam Dube | Cricket News
28Mar By adminNo Comments
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“He Never Really Broke Free In RCB”: Former South Africa Star’s Shocking Revelation About Shivam Dube | Cricket News

[ad_1] Chennai Super Kings registered their second victory of IPL 2024 on Tuesday after they defeated Gujarat Titans at Chepauk. Asked to bat first, CSK posted a whopping total of 206/6 in 20 overs with batter Shivam Dube scoring 51 off 23 balls. Later, GT stumbled in the chase as the hosts restricted them at 143/8, claiming a victory by 63 runs. It was a dominating show by the Ruturaj Gaikwad and co as they comfortably edged past GT.Dube, who bagged the Player of the Match award for his quick knock, left everyone utterly impressed with his performance. Recently, former South Africa batter AB de Villiers stated that the atmosphere at CSK camp has helped Dube show his true mettle."It's fantastic to see Shivam like this. He never really broke free in the RCB changing room. He was quite a s...
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“This Franchise Is Different”: Shivam Dube Sums Up What Makes CSK Unique | Cricket News
28Mar By adminNo Comments
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“This Franchise Is Different”: Shivam Dube Sums Up What Makes CSK Unique | Cricket News

[ad_1] Following his side's win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Shivam Dube expressed that the Yellow franchise is different from all others and has given him freedom in his gameplay. The fortress at Chepauk stood untouched as the Chennai Super Kings registered a comprehensive 63-run win over the Gujarat Titans on Monday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.Following the match, Dube said in the post-match presentation, "This franchise is something different from all others. They are giving me freedom. They want me to do better and I also want to win some matches. I have worked that way (hitting short balls). It is helping me. I know they will bowl me some short balls and I am ready for that. They want m...
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Shivam Dube No Longer Ducks And Defends Against Short Ball, Thanks To MS Dhoni | Cricket News
27Mar By adminNo Comments
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Shivam Dube No Longer Ducks And Defends Against Short Ball, Thanks To MS Dhoni | Cricket News

[ad_1] Chennai Super Kings batting coach Mike Hussey is in awe of Shivam Dube for transforming into a batter who no longer ducks or defends when faced with the short ball, an improvement that has been monitored personally by former captain and team talisman Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The 30-year-old Dube was the top-scorer for CSK on Tuesday, striking a 23-ball 51 that included two fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 221.74. The side won by 63 runs against Gujarat Titans."Got to give a lot of credit to Dube for working tirelessly against the short ball, an area he needed to improve on. Hats off to him, and he is playing with confidence now. He is also dangerous against the spin."As the teams bowled short balls at him a few years ago, he would only duck and defend. Now, not only he can pl...
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“MS Dhoni Worked Personally With Him”: Ruturaj Gaikwad On CSK Star’s Incredible Rise | Cricket News
27Mar By adminNo Comments
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“MS Dhoni Worked Personally With Him”: Ruturaj Gaikwad On CSK Star’s Incredible Rise | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shivam Dube has worked on his weakness against short-ball quite well and it has a lot to do with Mahendra Singh Dhoni personally working with the beefy Mumbai man, said Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad on Tuesday. Dube played a key role as CSK beat Gujarat Titans by 63 runs in an IPL game. The left-handed batter smashed five sixes in his 23-ball 51 after his 34 not out in the opening victory against RCB and the most notable feature in his game is how he is managing the shortball.Early in his career, short ball had become his shortcoming but this season a transformed Dube has managed it well even when he looks a bit uncomfortable."Just confidence. When he came here the management worked with him personally, Mahi bhai worked with him personally. He knows what role he is p...
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