Shivam Dube seems to have brought on a bit of bad luck for himself. After making it into India’s 15-man squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, the Chennai Super Kings all-rounder has now scored his second consecutive duck since his selection.
Chennai Super Kings came into the match against Punjab Kings with a lot at stake, having faced several setbacks in recent games. With three defeats in four matches, defending their crown was becoming increasingly challenging. So, when it came to their encounter with Punjab Kings, everyone was hoping for some standout performances from their star players. However, what unfolded in the first 8 overs was quite unexpected.
Shivam Dube, who had been in great form for Chennai with 350 runs in 10 games, had a point to prove after a disappointing golden duck in the previous match against Punjab. But unfortunately, history repeated itself in this crucial game.
It’s becoming somewhat of a pattern for players to underperform after being selected for the T20 World Cup, and Shivam Dube fell victim to this trend once again. Facing Punjab Kings, he fell for a first-ball duck, just like in the last match against them.
In Chepauk, it was Harpreet Brar who dismissed him with an lbw, and today it was Rahul Chahar’s turn, bowling a tempting delivery outside off which ended in an edge expertly caught by Jitesh Sharma behind the stumps.
If Dube carries this form into the T20 World Cup, it could spell trouble for Team India, especially considering he was expected to play a vital role in the middle order, a position for which Rinku Singh was left out of the squad.
The situation also sparked some amusing reactions from netizens, who found humor in Dube’s back-to-back ducks. It’s a reminder of the unpredictable nature of cricket and the rollercoaster ride of emotions it brings to fans.
Here are some of the reactions from the fans:
