Shivam Dube

Born in Mumbai, Shivam Dube is a kind of cricketer who adds three-dimensional value to the teams he represents. At the early age of 14, Shivam struggled with his fitness and lack of financial support. He though didn't give up and worked hard to get selected for Mumbai Under-23.

In the 2015-16 season of the Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament, Shivam made his T20 debut and soon after, he played his first List A game. He had a dream Ranji debut in 2017-18 where he picked up a five-wicket haul. A couple of good seasons with Mumbai gave Dube the exposure and he grabbed eyeballs after hitting five sixes in an over against Baroda in the 2018 Ranji Trophy. With 23 wickets, Shivam had a very successful season and soon received a contract from Bengaluru to represent them in the 2019 edition of the Indian Premier League.

The year 2019 proved to be very fruitful for Dube has he made his debut for the national team. His first appearance in T20Is was against Bangladesh and then he got his ODI cap against West Indies. In 2020, during India's tour of New Zealand, Shivam had a day to forget as he conceded 34 runs in an over. It was with the Chennai team in the 2022 season that Dube truly flourished, showcasing a more aggressive style of play and becoming a vital part of the team. Dube's impact was evident during Indian Premier League 2023, playing a vital role in Chennai's title-winning campaign.

2024 started on a promising note for Dube where he was the highest run-scorer for India in the T20I series against Afghanistan. His rare blend of batting power and seam bowling skills earned him a place in India’s squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup, where the team emerged as eventual winners.