'Mahi Bhai's role was crucial' - Shivam Dube credits MS Dhoni for his performance in last two seasons of IPL

Chennai Super Kings' star batter Shivam Dube has been an asset for the team ever since he joined them. Playing at No. 4, he has played some amazing match-winning knocks, which have impressed the entire nation. His hard-hitting shots and the ability to go after the bowlers, especially the spinners have made his comeback extra special.

He has gained the viewers' and selectors' attention and is now a part of the Indian squad that went to the US for the T20 World Cup 2024. However, Dube credits his return to his former skipper, MS Dhoni, who helped him with his techniques and instilled confidence in him after joining the team. 

"Mahi Bhai's role was crucial (in my comeback) because if a legendary player like him judges you and gives you advice then it means a lot to any player. When he tells you something positive, your confidence skyrockets instantly. His small pieces of advice have improved my cricket largely," said Shivam Dube while speaking to Star Sports. 

He has played nearly 41 matches in the last two years for CSK and has scored 1103 runs at an average of 34.47 with a strike rate of 159.16. Apart from this, he has eight half-centuries under his name. He was also one of the main reasons behind CSK's trophy win in the IPL 2023.

'That's a big positive and it was important' - Shivam Dube expressed his happiness on getting a wicket in IPL 2024

After Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube will be an all-rounder who knows his way around pace bowling. Hence, his involvement in the game as a bowler will be appreciated and needed at the right time. The best part is that he understands his role and is working hard to achieve it. 

"I bowled just one over in the IPL, but I got a wicket in that so that's a big positive and it was important (for confidence). Rohit bhai and Rahul bhai had told me to express myself as an all-rounder and I have been told that I could be needed to bowl 2-3 overs at any point in time," said Dube.