For T20 WC Selection Shivam Dube puts ‘pressure on’ Suryakumar, Rishabh; Agarkar to make ‘brave’ call
With the ICC T20 World Cup just around the corner, the race for a spot in India’s 15-member squad is heating up. Shivam Dube’s recent batting performances have put him in the spotlight, prompting calls from cricket legends for his inclusion in the World Cup team.
Cricket icons Yuvraj Singh and VirenderSehwag have been vocal in their support for Shivam Dube. Yuvraj labelled Dube a “game-changer” and a must-have for the World Cup squad, while Sehwag believes Dube’s consistent show in the IPL has put pressure on established middle-order batter like Suryakumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant.
Sehwag said, “I said before the match that the way Shivam Dube has been playing, his ticket should be confirmed for the T20 World Cup. He has put a lot of pressure on players like Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul and now they have to score consistent runs to make the World Cup squad. Take the players who are in-form.”
English cricket legend Michael Vaughan urged the selection committee, led by AjitAgarkar, to make a “brave” choice. He suggested including some lesser-known players who are currently in top form, like Shivam Dube, instead of relying solely on established names.
“This is where AjitAgarkar can be brave. Whoever he picks, it will be a formidable team. I think it is the right time to be brave and pick a not-so-well-known names,” the former England captain said.