Shivam Dube Recalls MS Dhoni’s Positive Impact On CSK Star’s Career On Teacher’s Day – WATCH

New Delhi: India batter Shivam Dube has recalled the impact MS Dhoni had in the all-rounder’s short career so far on the occasion of Teacher’s Day. After bursting in the scene in 2020, Dube was not in reckoning for close to three years before his association with Dhoni at the Chennai Super Kings dressing room re-ignited his career.

Dube was also a part of the India’s T20 World Cup 2024-winning campaign in Barbados in June. “I have always dreamt about playing alongside Mahi Bhai in the Indian team but he retired before my national debut. I was sad about that,” Dube recalled in a video by Star Sports.

Not only his big-hitting abilities caught the attention of the BCCI selectors, but Dube’s ability to finish the games in IPL for CSK over the past two seasons impressed everyone. The left-hander admitted how Dhoni’s small advices boosted his confidence.

Inspiring words!

This #TeachersDay, #ShivamDube shares how #MSDhoni played a pivotal role in shaping his career, offering invaluable advice that has contributed to his growth as a cricketer. #TeamIndia #TeachersDay #Cricket pic.twitter.com/I8eZbOVq3p

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 5, 2024

“Then I got into IPL but not in his team initially. Finally, when I got picked by Chennai Super Kings (CSK), it was really a big thing for me because I am a big fan of him. Nowadays, we generally talk but initially, I felt quite nervous just by looking at him,” he added.

Dube also spoke about the impact of Dhoni in every young cricketer’s career. “He is such a great player and if he gives an advice to anyone, it’s big for that youngster. If he says anything positive to any player, the latter’s confidence boosts up immensely. He has played an integral part in my career and his small guidance has improved me as a cricketer,” he said.