Shivam Dube – I wished to implement what I’ve learnt from MS Dhoni on ending video games

Shivam Dube has credited his CSK captain MS Dhoni for the transformation in his angle and method after he returned to the Indian crew with a match-winning 60 off 40 balls in opposition to Afghanistan within the first T20I to script India’s six-wicket win.

Dube’s fifty and bowling figures of 1 for 9 from two overs headlined India’s efficiency for the 1-0 lead as he returned to the T20I XI for the primary time because the Asian Video games since October final 12 months.

“After I got here to bat, I wished to implement what I’ve learnt from MS Dhoni about ending video games,” Dubey informed the host broadcaster. I hold talking to Mahi bhai. He tells me about easy methods to sort out completely different conditions. He has given me two-three suggestions and rated my batting.

“So, I really feel if he charges my batting then I am going to hold enjoying effectively. My confidence went up due to that.”

Dube was picked for the India house T20Is in opposition to Australia however didn’t get a sport then and was not noted for the away sequence in opposition to South Africa. Dubey mentioned each Dhoni and India captain Rohit Sharma again him which supplies him the arrogance to carry out.

“Each enable me to bat increased within the order,” he mentioned. “There’s numerous work to be accomplished and I do know they’ll again me and wish me to do effectively. So, that makes me really feel much more constructive.”

Dubey bowled the ninth and twelfth overs and dismissed Ibrahim Zadran for 25 together with his second ball. His first over went for simply two runs and the second for seven.

“The modifications haven’t come immediately,” Dube mentioned of his bowling. “Within the low season, I labored quite a bit on my health. After that, I bowled quite a bit in home cricket too so issues saved enhancing. I used to be capable of finding the fitting areas and likewise generated first rate tempo.”

That is India’s final T20I sequence earlier than the T20 World Cup in June, though the squad choice for that might additionally rely upon IPL performances. Dube was, nevertheless, not considering too far forward.

“It is a dream for each cricketer to contribute and assist his nation win,” he mentioned. So, that is (choice for the World Cup) at all times behind the thoughts. However there’s numerous time left for it, so I need to take it step-by-step.”