Shivam Dube recently discussed his experience being handed the new ball in the Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Shivam Dube was named the Impact Player of the Match in the locker room after providing a game-winning performance in the crucial summit showdown on Sunday.
The all-rounder soaked up the adulation and complimented head coach Gautam Gambhir for believing in his bowling abilities. The Mumbai native also stated that the notion of bowling with the new ball was intimidating for him. He closed by saying how much he cherished his time on the pitch.
“Thank you. It means a lot to me. Thanks, Gauti bhai and the captain for the opportunity. First over daalna, mai pressure mein tha, mai jhooth nahi bolunga. Bohot darr bhi lag raha tha (Bowling the first over, I was under pressure, I won’t lie, I was also quite scared). But many people supported me, and I felt good. But then during the match, all of the pressure went away because the mind was focused on bowling. I had a lot of fun, thank you,” expressed Dube in his speech while speaking to BCCI.tv.
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Dube, not a regular new-ball bowler by any means, did a commendable job by conceding only 12 runs in his first two overs. He eventually ended up wicketless while conceding 11 in his third of the evening. His availability with the ball in the first half of the match meant the spinners could be brought on later in the innings too.
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