Cricket analyst Aakash Chopra believes that India’s chances in the 2024 T20 World Cup have taken a significant turn for the better with Shivam Dube’s continued inclusion in the lineup. Despite Dube’s underwhelming performance thus far, Chopra is confident that the player needs to regain his confidence and return to his free-scoring ways. Dube has managed to score a total of 44 runs at an average of 22.00 and a strike rate of 83.01 in four innings, but Chopra is optimistic that he will be able to make a positive impact in the team’s upcoming match against Bangladesh.
India’s convincing 47-run win against Afghanistan in Barbados and Bangladesh’s defeat against Australia by 28 runs, courtesy of the DLS method, have provided a boost to India’s morale. With India’s top five batters needing to play 20 overs, Chopra believes that Dube’s inclusion will provide a significant advantage to the team. The analyst emphasized that top five batters need to play 20 overs and provide a solid foundation for the team, and Dube’s ability to do so could be crucial in India’s success in the tournament.
Shivam Dube (Via Shivam Dube/Twitter)
The likes of Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav, who are India’s highest run-scorer and a centurion respectively in the tournament, need to iron out their shortcomings before the knockout stages. They need to be consistent if India is to succeed. Chopra believes that their consistency will be crucial for India’s success in the tournament. “They need to play 20 overs and provide a solid foundation for the team,” he said.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of India’s most experienced players, have yet to have a significant impact in the tournament. Chopra thinks that they need to step up their game if India is to succeed. Chopra believes that with the highly anticipated match against Bangladesh just around the corner, India will be looking to gain momentum and confidence. Dube’s continued inclusion could be a key factor in their success, providing a boost to the team’s chances in the 2024 T20 World Cup. As the tournament reaches its climax, India will be relying on Dube and other key players to make a significant impact and lead the team to victory.
