“Please, Bhai, select Karo.” – Suresh Raina implores Agarkar to include Shivam Dube in the T20 World Cup

Shivam Dube has demonstrated his blazing batting ability with an astounding strike rate of 169.95, amassing 311 runs in eight matches. His selection for the national team has drawn strong support from both supporters and previous cricket players.

The cricket community is ablaze with excitement and expectation as the much-awaited announcement of India’s T20 World Cup 2024 roster approaches, only one week away. With May 1st as the deadline for the squad reveal approaching, there will undoubtedly be a lot of conjecture and discussion as the major players in cricket prepare to reveal their preliminary roster.

India’s pursuit of glory in ICC events has been a painful and near-miss experience; their most recent victory dates back to the 2013 Champions Trophy, captained by MS Dhoni. Indian supporters are still suffering from the loss in the ICC 2023 ODI World Cup final, which raises the stakes and significance of the next T20 World Cup as a possible chance for atonement.

The selection dilemma is a major concern for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors against a backdrop of excitement and expectation. Legends such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah appear guaranteed for the team, but there are only so many spaces available, so there will be close calls and difficult choices.

The selectors’ predicament is made worse by the outstanding displays of a number of young Indian players who are presently lighting up the stage with their abilities. Shivam Dube is one such player who is drawing a lot of notice thanks to his brilliant performance for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2024.

Suresh Raina made a public plea on ‘X’ to BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar to take Shivam Dube into consideration for selection. “World Cup loading for Shivam dube! @imAagarkar bhai select karo please,” Raina posted.

World Cup loading for Shivam dube ! @imAagarkar bhai select karo please 🇮🇳🙏 https://t.co/b7g0BxHRSp

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 23, 2024

“Shivam Dube is ideal for batting ahead of the big hitters and after the top order. Should rank fourth or fifth for India in the World T20,” another prominent former Indian, Mohammad Kaif, commented on X.

Shivam Dube is perfect to bat after the top order and before the big hitters. Should be India’s No. 4 or No. 5 at World T20.

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 23, 2024

Nevertheless, despite the clamour for Dube’s participation, there are still unanswered issues about his versatility. Dube’s utility with the ball is still completely unexplored, despite being regarded as a seam-bowling all-round player. This raises questions about his versatility and adaptation on the international scene.

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It would be intriguing to watch in the future if or not the Indian selection give Dube an opportunity to shine on the greatest stage of world cricket.