IPL 2022: 'Didn't Realise Few Things About Myself Until He Brought Up': Shivam Dube Opens Up About Playing Under MS Dhoni

The 15th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has not been a  memorable one for the Chennai Super Kings. The four-time winners were unable to go past the league stage and qualify for playoff games just for the second time in their history, and this year they additionally went on to face defeat in 10 matches out of 14.

This was the first time throughout the history of IPL that CSK experienced these numerous defeats.

One Of The Positives For CSK In IPL 2022- Shivam Dube

However, a couple of good things also happened for CSK and one of those beneficial things that occurred over the span of two months was the ascent of Shivam Dube. The 28-year-old all-rounder from Mumbai was bought by the four-time victors for Rs 4 crore in the mega auction, and the left-handed player dazzled with his show.  

He was ablaze against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Match Number 22 on April 12, where he stayed unbeaten on 95 runs from only 46 balls and added 165 runs for the third wicket with senior partner Robin Uthappa to help his side open their winning account in the current year’s version. 

Shivam Dube Recalls MS Dhoni’s Words Of Wisdom

Meanwhile, in a new interview with the franchise’s website, the headliner, who has likewise addressed India in one ODI and 13 T20I games, focused on his experience of playing for CSK and under MS Dhoni. 

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“I think what I have achieved in this IPL, I have never achieved before in my past career in the IPL. Mahi bhai gave me some words of wisdom and I didn’t realise a few things about myself until he brought it up.

He said, ‘You’re very talented’ and asked me to keep working hard and believe in myself,” he said in a short video clip of the interview that was shared by the franchise’s official Twitter handle. 

Prior to showing up for the Chennai-based side in IPL 2022, Dube had addressed Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2019 and Rajasthan Royals in the next two seasons (2020-2021). In the 11 matches of IPL 2022, Dube scored 289 runs at an average of 28.90 and a strike rate of 156.21. He completed as the second-highest run-scorer for CSK this year. 

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