2023-12-10 19:45:45
The Indian cricket team is currently on a tour of South Africa, playing in a 3-match T20I series. This tour marks the first time that the Indian team has visited South Africa for a T20I series. Notably, key senior players such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah have been rested for the series, allowing the young Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, to take center stage.
However, the first match of the series, which was scheduled to take place in Durban on 10th December, was a major disappointment for fans as it was abandoned without a single ball being bowled due to rain. This has left cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the remaining matches in the series.
In the lead-up to the T20 World Cup in 2024, a significant number of young players were provided with the opportunity to showcase their talent in the recent Australian series. This move was seen as a strategic decision to prepare the team for future competitions.
One player who has sparked debate in the cricketing community is Shivam Dubey. After making his debut for India in 2019, Dubey had not been given many opportunities to play for the national team. Despite showcasing impressive performances in domestic and IPL matches, he only had 15 T20 appearances, with a total of just 127 runs.
However, Dubey’s fortunes turned around during the last IPL season, where he played a pivotal role in the success of the Chennai team, hitting crucial sixes and contributing to their victory. This performance saw him being selected for the Ireland T20 series, where he continued to shine. His success continued as he played a key role in India’s gold medal victory at the 2023 Asian Games in China.
Despite this, Dubey was not given a chance to play in any of the last 5 matches during the recent Australian T20 series. Now, in a surprising turn of events, he has been omitted from the 17-man Indian squad for the South Africa T20I series, with not even a spot on the bench.
This decision has raised eyebrows within the cricketing fraternity, with former Indian player Akash Chopra questioning Dubey’s exclusion on Twitter. Expressing his disbelief over the situation, Chopra highlighted the inconsistency in Dubey’s selection and the lack of opportunities provided to him.
As the Indian team prepares for the remaining matches in the T20I series against South Africa, the omission of Dubey continues to be a topic of discussion among fans and experts alike.
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