Runs have dried up for Suryakumar, with his last T20I fifty coming back in October 2024.

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav addressed the talking point around Rinku Singh's exclusion and highlighting the versatility Shivam Dube brings to the squad.

Ayush Mhatre's 53-ball 110 not out and India all-rounder Shivam Dube's unbeaten 39 powered Mumbai to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Vidarbha.

Hardik is out of international action due to injury. He last played for India in the Asia Cup in September this year.

Gautam Gambhir backed Shivam Dube to bowl in the 4th T20I against Australia, despite admitting that the all-rounder is likely to concede a lot of runs.

All-rounder Shivam Dube said the total posted by India against Australia in the 4th T20I was good enough, considering the ground dimensions at the Carrara Oval in Queensland.

India defended a modest total with a stifling bowling performance for a 48-run win over Australia in the fourth T20I to grab an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series

Abhishek Sharma praised his lower-order partner Harshit Rana for showing composure and adaptability under pressure. They added 56 runs for the sixth wicket.

Shivam Dube, who was a key contributor for India during their Asia Cup 2025 triumph, has been ruled out of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad ahead of their tournament opener against Jammu and Kashmir.

Four of India's six wins in the Asia Cup 2025 have come with the same playing XI, and it could be the same formula used in the final against Pakistan.