Former Indian opener Akash Chopra he openly questioned the non-election of the circle Shivam Dubey from the Indian T20I team of the upcoming series against Englandwhich starts on January 22, 2025. The decision has attracted attention, especially because of Dube's contribution to India's victory in the T20 World Cup.
Perplexing Abandonment
Chopra expressed his surprise in a video posted on his YouTube channel, highlighting Dube's key role in India's T20 World Cup triumph. The left-handed batsman was instrumental in the tournament, scoring 133 runs at a strike rate of 114.65 across eight innings, including a crucial 27 runs in the final against South Africa.
Although he did something, Dube's absence from the team has caused many people to question why the selection committee did it.“What happened to Shivam Dube? He was part of the team that won the T20 World Cup, and now he has suddenly left,” Chopra said. He insisted that despite the fierce competition for the position, Dube's performance in the past gave him another chance to prove himself.
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The Selection Committee is under review
The decision to drop Dube has put the BCCI's selection committee under scrutiny, and the chief executive Ajit Agarkar is a great teacher Gautam Gambhir they are criticized for their choices. Reports suggest that management is shifting their focus to young players like Nitish Kumar Reddyshowing that they can leave the stable players who have contributed to the team's success.
Chopra said that while there are good reasons to invest in youth talent, Dube's reputation should not be overlooked. “If he was good enough to be in the World Cup squad, he should be given another chance in a year or two,” he said.
As India prepares for its five-match T20I series against England, Shivam Dube's dismissal remains a hot topic among fans and pundits.