One of the CSK’s all-rounders, Shivam Dube, faced an unfortunate mishap during the match with the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. Indeed, this was a special moment for Dube. He obtained his first single-digit score in seven games with CSK within the IPL. His third such position in total by that time while representing CSK.
Irfan Pathan’s Analysis
Recently, a former Indian cricketer, Irfan Pathan, pointed out that Dube had a major flaw in its game style due to his termination. Pathan brought forth the strategic bowling outlook in the face of Dube. Which was the off-stump line as compared to the speed of the delivery. This tactic turned out to be a higher hurdle in Dube’s way than the pace of the delivery.
KL Rahul’s Strategic Bowling
During the game, aboard the Lucknow Super Giants. The captain, KL Rahul, used short and slow pitching against Dube. This visualizes how Pataudi made the most of Dube’s space outside the crease on the off-stump line. The plan was beneficial for Dube as he tried to pull a short delivery from him. As a result, the shot was sliced into the air, thus leading to his dismissal.
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This incident truly highlighted the fact that a repeated fault in Shivam‘s bowling ability is the ease with which he is bowled outside the off-stump line. Besides this negative trait. Fans have made comments and raised alarms that its continued existence may end up damaging his overall results.
Dube’s hold on his T20 World Cup selection
While the relief might be considered one slip of the entire mechanism of Dube’s otherwise tough performance with CSK. It commented on the inclusion in India’s T20 World Cup squad. Although Shivam has been one of CSK’s top scorers this season. Queries have been raised about his potential to stay calm and composed when placed under pressure, making him a question mark on the team.
In the present IPL season, Shivam has not only proved his batting skills but also boasted 245 runs in seven matches while enjoying 157.1 strike rates. Disappointment notwithstanding. Dube’s contribution to the team was certainly imperative. Suggesting his emerging prominence as a great player that CSK may not want to let go of.
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