Is Shivam Dube's T20I spot in jeopardy? Exploring the possibilities
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Shivam Dube did not play a single match in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand.
India recently defeated New Zealand in the five-match T20I series 3–2. The visitors won the first three matches, sealing the series victory, before the hosts fought back with back-to-back wins. However, it was too late to change the series’ outcome.
One thing that became a talking point among Indian fans was the use of all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. Throughout the series, the team management backed Reddy while keeping Shivam Dube on the bench.
Dube was part of India’s two consecutive T20 World Cup-winning campaigns and played a significant role in several crucial matches. However, he now finds himself on the bench rather than part of the playing XI.
In Hardik Pandya‘s absence, who is India’s premier fast-bowling all-rounder in white-ball formats, Nitish Reddy has emerged as one of the options for the team management across all three formats, making it difficult for Shivam Dube to find a place in the T20I team.
Will Dube lose his place in India’s T20I setup?
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While it may be difficult for Shivam Dube to regain his spot in India’s regular playing XI, it is highly unlikely he will be dropped from the T20I team.
All the concerns about Dube’s place in the Indian T20I team have emerged because he was benched throughout the New Zealand series. However, no one can deny that Shivam has been one of India’s most dependable players under pressure over the last three years.
The Indian cricket team has dominated T20 cricket for a while now, winning back-to-back T20 World Cups. On both occasions, Dube played match-changing knocks several times, which had a profound impact on the game
After Pandya, Reddy and Dube are among the few medium-pace all-rounder options available to the team management, which will look to utilise all of them effectively.
Although Shivam Dube did not play a single match in the T20I series against New Zealand, the team management will look to rotate players and give everyone a chance to showcase their abilities.
Who won the T20I series between India and New Zealand?
India won the five-match T20I series 3–2, despite New Zealand winning the final two matches.
Why was Shivam Dube benched throughout the T20I series against New Zealand?
Shivam Dube remained on the bench primarily because the team management preferred Nitish Kumar Reddy as its pace-bowling all-rounder.
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