Fans on Twitter expressed their disappointment after Indian batter Shivam Dube failed to impress in the T20 World Cup 2024 match against Pakistan.
Shivam Dube, chosen over Rinku Singh for the Indian squad in the T20 World Cup 2024, struggled significantly on the field during the ongoing match against Pakistan at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
Dube stepped in to bat after India lost Suryakumar Yadav for just 7 runs in the 12th over. With four early wickets down, expectations were high for Dube to steady the innings and lead India to a competitive total.
Unfortunately, Dube couldn’t rise to the occasion. He fell victim to Naseem Shah on just the second ball he faced in the 12th over. Naseem bowled a length delivery that reared up and hit Dube high on the bat, resulting in a simple catch for the bowler. Dube managed only 3 runs off 9 balls, continuing his poor run with the bat since the latter half of IPL 2024.
At the time of Dube’s dismissal, India was reeling at 95/5. The situation only worsened as the team collapsed to a total of 119 runs, all out at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
Adding to his batting woes, Dube dropped a relatively easy catch of Mohammad Rizwan during Pakistan’s chase of the modest 120-run target. Jasprit Bumrah had almost secured a breakthrough for India, but Dube’s missed catch allowed Rizwan to continue, much to the disappointment of fans online.
Pakistan began strong, carrying their momentum into the second innings. However, the Indian bowling squad, spearheaded by the exceptional Jasprit Bumrah, proved formidable. They consistently put Pakistan under pressure and ultimately limited them to a score of 114.
This series of events left many questioning Dube’s inclusion in the squad, especially given his recent struggles.
Here is how fans reacted to Shivam Dube:
