Published 21:23 IST, June 20th 2024
'Shame on you BCCI': Shivam Dube draws heavy bashing following flop show in IND vs AFG T20 WC game
Shivam Dube, who had the chance to construct a huge partnership with Suryakumar Yadav squandered the opportunity to turn the tide during India vs AFG WC match.
India's batting has been subdued in the entirety of the T20 World Cup 2024 till now and Thursday's Super 8 encounter against Afghanistan, taking place at Barbados, also did not change the fortunes of the men-in-blue. The opening stand of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli faltered again, Rishabh Pant also could not get going, and Shivam Dube, who had the chance to construct a huge partnership with Suryakumar Yadav squandered the opportunity to turn the tide.
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Shivam Dube receives bashing on social media
Shivam Dube gave optimistic signs when he hit a six on Noor Ahmed in between long on and long off. However, soon he got deceived by Rashid Khan's crafty variation. He was trapped in front, the on-field umpire gave it not out but the TV umpire found conclusive evidence that the ball had hit the pad first. Dube departed after scoring 10 off 7 balls.
Following his dismissal, the reactions on social media began to fall instantly. Fans are unanimously not happy with Shivam Dube's performance and call his selection as a failure on the part of BCCI. Here are a few of the many reactions.
Team India are in spot of bother against Afghanistan. As per the latest update, India are 116/4 after 14.3 overs. Suryakumar Yadav is batting at 35, and Hardik Pandya is on the other end, batting at 11 off 12 balls.
Updated 21:28 IST, June 20th 2024