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Shivam Dube Reveals Mindset Shift After India's T20I Loss to New Zealand

Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube reflected on his performance and mindset following India's 50-run loss to New Zealand in the fourth T20I at Visakhapatnam. He attributed his improved big-hitting confidence to gaining experience and batting in high-pressure match situations. Dube also highlighted the support from Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav in getting more bowling opportunities, which he believes is making him a smarter cricketer. His explosive 29-run over against spinner Ish Sodhi was a highlight, which he executed by trusting his instincts to dominate.

Key Points: Shivam Dube on Mindset, Bowling Role After NZ T20I Loss

  • Dube credits match experience for stronger mindset
  • Targets spin, maintains high strike rate
  • Credits Gambhir, Suryakumar for bowling opportunities
  • Took 29 runs off Ish Sodhi over with instinctive hitting
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Shivam Dube on mindset change, experience after India's T20I loss to New Zealand at Vizag

India's Shivam Dube discusses his evolved mindset, hitting prowess, and bowling development following the 50-run T20I defeat to New Zealand in Vizag.

"I am getting better with my mindset because I am playing all those matches now - Shivam Dube"

Visakhapatnam, January 29

Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube, who showcased his big-hitting ability during the fourth T20I against New Zealand, spoke on Wednesday about how experience and match situations have helped him develop a stronger mindset, following India's 50-run loss to the Kiwis at Visakhapatnam.

Knocks from Tim Seifert (62 in 36 balls), Devon Conway (44 in 23 balls) set the tone for Kiwi dominance with a century stand and a fiery Daryl Mitchell (39* in 18 balls) pushed the Kiwis to 215/7 despite a middle over slump. During the chase, India lost wickets regularly untill the sight of the lanky all-rounder clubbing those huge sixes sent the Kiwis into a frenzy. However, a run-out ended his six-spree and India's hopes as the Kiwis got a victory to cherish after fumbling the series.

Speaking during the post-match press conference, Dube said, "It is just the hard work which I am doing. I am getting better with my mindset because I am playing all those matches now and batting in situations like these. So all these things, that what is going to happen and what bowlers are going to come up against me, I know them really well."

He added that his primary role is to target spin bowlers while also keeping up the scoring against pacers and maintaining a high strike rate during the middle overs.

Regarding his bowling, something Dube has been doing a lot more frequently as of late, the all-rounder said, "I am bowling thanks to Gauti bhai (Gautam Gambhir) and Surya (captain Suryakumar Yadav). They have given me the bowling opportunity. So when you bowl, you become a little smart. So I am working on that as well. I am trying to develop some more skills."

Since India's T20 World Cup win back in 2024, Dube has taken 18 wickets in 16 games at an average of 18.72, with 3/4 as his best figures. In 17 innings after the triumph, he has scored 340 runs at an average of 26.15 and a strike rate of over 173, with two fifties.

On his takedown of spinner Ish Sodhi in the 12th over, when he bludgeoned him for three sixes and two fours, looting 29 runs in the over, Dube said there was no game plan as such; it was a case of him trusting his instincts.

"I thought yes, it is difficult to hit spinners and he was bowling well. But I knew even he was a little scared and could bowl a few bad ones. So I was ready for that. I wanted to dominate at that point and I could," he concluded.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Good to see him acknowledge the role of senior players like Gambhir in giving him bowling opportunities. It shows a good team environment. But the loss still hurts – 215 was a big total to chase.
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Arjun K
His mindset change is the real story. Before, he looked lost under pressure. Now he's talking about reading situations and bowlers. Experience in the IPL and now for India is paying off. More power to him! 💪
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Priya S
Respectfully, while his hitting is great, one good innings doesn't win a series. The top order collapsed again. We can't always rely on one player to do a miracle chase. The team needs to work on building partnerships from the start.
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Karthik V
Bowling average of under 19 since the World Cup is seriously impressive! He's becoming a proper all-rounder, not just a pinch-hitter. If he can bowl 2-3 tight overs regularly, his value to the team doubles.
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Michael C
"I knew even he was a little scared" – that's some next-level mental game from Dube. Shows how much belief he's playing with now. The run-out was unlucky, but his innings was the only positive from that chase.

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