Shivam Dube, the skilled batsman hailing from Mumbai, truly demonstrated his prowess during this IPL season as he contributed significantly to Chennai Super Kings’ triumph in securing their fifth title.
Notably, his remarkable ability to strike the ball, especially against spinners in the middle overs, played a pivotal role in the team’s success.
After making waves in the DY Patil Tournament, Shivam Dube had already ventured into professional cricket with stints with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Nevertheless, it was his time with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) that truly allowed him to shine this season.
Moreover, Dube’s cricketing journey also extends to representing India, where he has featured in one ODI and 13 T20Is for the national team.
During this IPL season in 2023, Shivam Dube showcased his remarkable batting skills, amassing an impressive 418 runs at a striking strike rate of 158.33.
Additionally, he achieved three well-deserved half-centuries while playing for the Chennai Super Kings in the 16th season of the IPL.
Recently, during a candid chat, Dube picked his best all-time Chennai Super Kings (CSK) playing XI.
As usual, he had MS Dhoni as the captain and wicketkeeper of the team while Matthew Hayden and Michael Hussey is the opening duo in Dube’s picked Playing XI.
At number 3, he picked Mr. IPL Suresh Raina, undoubtedly who is one of the best player in the history of Chennai Super Kings and IPL. At number 4 is another veteran Indian cricketer, Ambati Rayudu, who also announced his retirement after winning the IPL 2023 Trophy.
He had Dhoni at 5 and then followed two all-rounders Albie Morkel and Ravindra Jadeja. However, he surprisingly picked himself in the Playing XI at number 8 below both Morkel and Jadeja in the batting order.
West Indies and Chennai Super Kings legend Dwayne Bravo, Harbhajan Singh and Lakshmipathy Balaji are the other remaining 3 players in the Playing XI, which also complete his all-time best CSK Playing XI.
Shivam Dube Playing XI: Michael Hussey, Matthew Hayden, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (Captain, Wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Albie Morkel, Shivam Dube, Dwayne Bravo, Harbhajan Singh, Lakshmipathy Balaji.
