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 Bangalore to represent them in the 2019 edition of the Indian Premier League.

However, 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 when he displayed his destructive prowess against Bengaluru, scoring 52 runs off just 27 balls with an astonishing strike rate of 192.59, leading the CHENNAI TEAM to a formidable total of 226 and eventual victory.

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 got an unwanted record to his name as he conceded 34 runs in an over - the second-most expensive over in a T20I match. His standout performances came against Afghanistan in early 2024, where he emerged as the highest run-scorer for Team India in the T20Is, contributing a quickfire 60 off 40 balls in the first match and a blistering 63 off 32 balls in the second, showcasing his ability to impact games with both bat and ball. Dube's rare combination of batting prowess with raw power, and seam bowling skills make him one of the few genuine seam bowling all-rounders in the Indian cricketing circuit.