‘I am saying keep...’ - Former India player talks about Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube's T20 World Cup 2024 chances

Former Indian player, Aakash Chopra finally speaks up about the World Cup selection of India's star all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube. Chopra while talking on his YouTube channel said Dube reminded him about Yuvraj Singh. He also mentioned that he would prepare both Hardik and Dube in the World Cup squad. 

Chopra said, "The way he hit sixes in the first two matches, the power was evident. Some people have even said to leave Hardik and pick Dube. I am saying keep both. Shivam Dube is a real contender based on these three matches. If he does well in the IPL, it will be the icing on the cake," Chopra said on his YouTube channel.

Performing well with the bat and the ball, Dube has started winning the hearts of all former players. First Ravi Ashwin and now Aakash Chopra, both have claimed Dube should reserve a seat in the World Cup squad. Earlier this month, Pandya missed the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan as he is recovering from injury. 

‘Shivam Ati Sundaram - his power is talking loudly’ - Aakash Chopra on Shivam Dube

Aakash Chopra is extremely impressed with Shivam Dube’s performance in the last T20I series against India. Be it batting or bowling, Dube has nailed it. All the former cricketers and fans are happy to see him perform and want him in the World Cup team. Although Chopra pointed out that Dube could have scored more runs in the last T20I had he been sent a little later in the innings. 

Chopra, on his YouTube channel, said, "Shivam Ati Sundaram - his power is talking loudly. I felt he was sent slightly early in the third match. You could have sent either Sanju Samson or Rinku Singh ahead of him because he is not a grafter, he is an attacker. He reminds me of Yuvi (Yuvraj Singh). So you need to keep him slightly down the order," Chopra said on his YouTube channel.