Following India’s triumph in the T20I series against Australia, former India star Irfan Pathan has lauded Shivam Dube and the team’s other all-round talents for their significant impact. India demonstrated resilience throughout the series, recovering from a loss in the second match to win the next two and secure the series, with the final game being a washout. Shivam Dube was a standout performer, showcasing his all-round capabilities. His performance in the fourth T20I, contributing 22 runs and taking two wickets, exemplified his growing importance. Pathan, speaking on his YouTube channel, emphasized that the strength of this Indian side lies in its depth of all-rounders. He singled out Dube, Washington Sundar, and Axar Patel as major positives from the series. Pathan highlighted Sundar’s excellent opportunity in Hobart, where he scored 49 and took three wickets. He also noted Dube’s enhanced bowling skills as a significant advantage, especially considering the team’s need for all-rounders due to Hardik Pandya’s past injuries. Pathan commended India’s proactive approach to player development, ensuring they have reliable all-rounders like Dube and Reddy ready to fill in during critical matches.
