Shivam Dube was one of the most critical members and someone whose craft and eventual excellence was hugely tied to Team India’s latest World Cup glory- a brand new addition to its T20 World Cup winning cabinet, with the home side claiming a third World Cup crown.
But the agile all rounder renowned for big hitting and building important contributions with the bat down the order who led the crowds break into rancour had a rather quiet exit whence the World Cup campaign was over.
Shivam Dube Train Travel - What about Shivam Dube’s departure is making news?
India all-rounder Shivam Dube recently shared an interesting travel anecdote, revealing that he had to take a train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai due to the unavailability of flights. Speaking about the experience, Dube explained that he had limited travel options at the time and decided that the train would be the quickest way to reach his destination. Although travelling by road was also possible, he felt the train journey would save valuable time. “There was no flight available, so I decided to take a train from Ahmedabad early in the morning to Mumbai. We could have gone by road but the train was faster,” Dube said, as quoted by journalist Devendra Pandey.
The practical side of an Indian cricketer
The revelation offered a glimpse into the practical side of a professional cricketer’s life, showing that even international players sometimes rely on regular public transport when travel plans do not go as expected. Despite the hectic schedules and tight timelines that come with professional cricket, Dube chose the most efficient option available to ensure he reached Mumbai on time.
The importance Dube brings to the India side It is important to note that someone like Shivam Dube is still relevant and hugely important in terms of his talent and what he brings to the Indian cricket, a side replete with stars and famous cricketers who have today become household names.
A quiet, dignified performer, Dube, the no nonsense big hitting left handed batter who can bowl a vital spell in the dearth overs brings the right kind of balance to the side especially in formats like T20I cricket.
The noted leftie allows more depth to the Indian line up and his presence as a utility cricketer adds the right skill set to a team always on the lookout for expansive talents.
