Chennai Super Kings batting coach Mike Hussey is in awe of Shivam Dube for transforming into a batsman who no longer dives or defends when faced with the short ball, an improvement that has been personally emulated by former captain and team talisman Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The 30-year-old Dube was the top scorer for CSK on Tuesday, hitting a 23-ball 51 with two fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 221.74. The team won by 63 runs against Gujarat Titans.
“I have to give a lot of credit to Dube for working tirelessly against the short ball, an area where he needed to improve. Hats off to him, and he is now playing with confidence. He is also dangerous against the spin.
“When teams threw short balls at him a few years ago, he just ducked and defended. Now he can not only play the short balls but he can also find boundaries.
“So that’s a testament to the work he put in and giving it back to the bowlers, forcing them to try something new. It will benefit him in the IPL, and also if he gets a chance to play for to play his country It will do him a lot of good,” said Hussey.
Dube’s improvement has a lot to do with Dhoni working with the burly Mumbai man personally, his skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad revealed after the match.
Early in his career, the short ball had become his shortcoming, but this season Dube has managed that well.
“Just confidence. When he came here, the management worked with him personally, Mahi bhai worked with him personally. He knows what role he plays and which bowler to take on. A big plus for us,” Gaikwad praised his great striking power. game changer.
Dube also spoke about the freedom the CSK leadership has given him and he has worked hard to stay prepared for the short balls now that a few bouncers are allowed in each over.
“This franchise (CSK) is something different from all the others. They give me freedom. They want me to do better and I also want to win some matches,” said Dube after winning the ‘Player of the Match’ price.
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