‘Keep him in T20 World Cup squad’: Akash Chopra praises CSK star

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has praised Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batsman Shivam Dube and said that the left-handed batsman had a great performance against Gujarat Titans (GT) should be in the Indian squad for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup after winning the tournament. Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 matches on Tuesday. Chepauk’s fortress remained untouched as CSK comprehensively defeated GT by 63 runs in the IPL 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Dube, who scored 51 runs off 23 balls with the help of five sixes and two fours at a strike rate of 221.74, was awarded the man of the match.

The Delhi-born cricketer claimed that no Indian batsman could hit sixes better than him, judging by the number Dube batted (No. 5 or No. 6).

“While I should also talk about Ruturaj Gaikwad because he batted well and matured after getting life, I will go with Shivam Dube. He batted How was it? Shivam Dube batted, around No. 5 or No. 5. 6. Can any Indian hit a better six than him?” Chopra on his YouTube channel said.

Chopra further said that no one has the power that a left-hander has. The left-hander can hit the six into the stands while standing in the crease.

“He stands in his position and hits sixes towards the stands. No one has that much power and no one can hit the ball consistently. He used to have problems with the short ball but that’s gone now . I don’t think he has any shortcomings.” At this point in time. Let him stay in the T20 World Cup squad,” the former cricketer added.

Finally, the commentators said the pitches in Florida, New York and West Indies were slow and the pitches were big, so the Men in Blue needed a strong batsman like Dube by their side.

“Whether it’s Florida, New York or the Caribbean, the pitches are slow and the fields are big. So you need a strong hitter and he is. So he will be in my plans for the World Cup,” 46 ’ he concluded.

The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be played between the United States and West Indies on June 1. India will take on Ireland on June 5 before attention will shift to a thrilling clash against Pakistan on June 9, with both matches to be played at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

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