IPL Shock: Indian Cricket Team Drops Rinku Singh for T20 World Cup in Favor of Chennai Super Kings’ Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube, the 30-year-old player who has been a part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for some time, has shown a remarkable resurgence in form since joining Chennai Super Kings in 2022. His impressive performance in the last IPL season, where he achieved a milestone by scoring over 400 runs for the first time, has continued to improve.
In the ongoing IPL, Dube has already scored 350 runs in just nine matches with an impressive strike rate of 172.41. He has notably improved his ability to face fast bowlers, a skill that was previously overshadowed by his reputation as a spin-hitter. This rise in form has led to his inclusion in India’s squad for the T20 World Cup in 2024, replacing Rinku Singh.
Rinku Singh, who was previously considered a guaranteed selection in India’s T20I lineup, has seen a drop in form during the recent IPL season at Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite boasting an impressive average and strike rate in previous international matches, Singh has struggled to make an impact in the current IPL season. With only 120 runs scored in nine games and fluctuations in his role on the team, Singh has been relegated to the reserve list for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
This move opens up opportunities for new players like Shivam Dube to make their mark on the international stage and showcase their talent on a global level.
