In a recent interview with the ICC, Yuvraj Singh predicted the inclusion of Shivam Dube in the T20 World Cup squad, and his prediction has been proven right so far. Shivam, aged 30, has been a consistent performer in the IPL and has seen a resurgence in his career since joining the Chennai Super Kings in 2022.
In the previous IPL season, he achieved a personal milestone by scoring over 400 runs for the first time. His form has only improved since then, with him already accumulating 350 runs in the ongoing IPL season in just nine matches, with an impressive strike rate of 172.41. One of the notable improvements in Dube’s game has been his ability to handle pace bowlers, an aspect that was previously overshadowed by his reputation as a spin-hitter. This development has further solidified his case for being a part of the T20 World Cup squad.
On the other hand, Rinku Singh, who was once considered a promising player in India’s T20I lineup, has found himself out of contention for the T20 World Cup squad despite an impressive average and strike rate in his international matches. His form has dipped in the current IPL season with Kolkata Knight Riders. He has scored only 120 runs in nine games leading to his relegation to the reserve list for the upcoming tournament.
