IND vs AFG: Shivam Dube credits MS Dhoni for his batting transformation

I keep speaking to Mahi bhai, and learning a lot from him; he tells me about how to tackle different situations, says Shivam Dube after India vs Afghanistan 1st T20 match

Shivam Dube's all-round show in the first T20 International of three-match series against Afghanistan helped India take a 1-0 lead. With the T20 World Cup just a few months away and concerns over Hardik Pandya's fitness, Dube is regarded as a possible replacement for Pandya. 

In conversation with host broadcaster Sports 18, Dube said he has learned a lot from former India captain MS Dhoni, who was also his captain in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise. 

"I keep speaking to Mahi bhai. I keep learning a lot from him. He tells me about how to tackle different situations."

Dube also explained that Dhoni has provided him 2-3 tips to use during different match situations.

"He has given me two or three tips and rated my batting. So, if he rates my batting, I’ll keep playing well."

Dube took one wicket in his two overs and conceded only nine runs. The Mumbai all-rounder revealed in a conversation with Jio Cinema that he has been working on his bowling as well and waiting for the opportunity.


 

"I have also been working on my bowling for a long time. The changes have come slowly. I waited for an opportunity, got it today (January 11), and bowled well," 30-year-old Dube added.

Shivam Dube international career stats
Batting Career Summary
Format	Matches	Innings	Not out	Runs	Highest score	Average	Ball faced	Strike rate	100s	200	50	4s	6s
ODI	1	1	0	9	9	9	6	150	0	0	0	1	0
T20I	19	12	6	212	60	35.33	152	139.47	0	0	2	14	11
IPL	51	47	8	1106	95	28.36	780	141.79	0	0	6	58	73
Bowling Career Summary
Format	Matches	Innings	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Econ	Avg	SR	5W	10W
ODI	1	1	47	68	0	0/68	0/68	8.68	0	0	0	0
T20I	19	17	189	299	7	3/30	3/30	9.49	42.71	27	0	0
IPL	51	13	106	166	4	2/15	2/15	9.4	41.5	26.5	0	0