Shivam Dube has made quite a few ripples for Chennai Super Kings in recent times. Tipped as a batting all-rounder, Dube’s latest season saw him piling up 396 runs at a strike rate of 162.30 while hammering three fifties. Apart from that he can also come in with a handy allotment of four overs with the ball in his hands.
However, is that enough for CSK to take a call where Dube might be retained? With the kind of price slots in place, it can be challenging for CSK to make it a splurge in double figures for the left-handed hard-hitter. If they choose to release him, here are three teams that can come in after the big man.
#1 PBKS
Punjab Kings have brought in a jewel in the form of Shashank Singh last year and they would love to add another one to their echelons.
Shivam Dube’s quality will prompt them to go big after the hard-hitting southpaw. His all-round ability also includes him in that particular category of elite all-rounders. Also the firepower that Dube has channeled over the years is absolutely crazy.
#2 Gujarat Titans
In the absence of Hardik Pandya, Gujarat Titans struggled in the middle-order. An Indian name in the form of Shivam Dube can actually be a brilliant addition to the side. Apart from that, his all-round ability also makes him stand apart from the others. He can be a senior player leading the likes of GT in the middle-order.
#3 RCB
With a high probability that they might let go of Cameron Green, RCB will want someone who can stabilize the middle-order and then explode with his own song. There have been major challenges for RCB in terms of getting their middle-order in place and with Dinesh Karthik stepping down, Shivam Dube can be a highly rated individual to be a part of their playing squad.
