IND vs BAN T20I 2024: Shivam Dube ruled out, Tilak Verma comes in as replacement

New Delhi: In the recent hearing by BCCI, All-rounder Shivam Dube is ruled out of the three-match T20I series owing to a back injury. The Senior Selection Committee has named Tilak Varma as Shivam’s replacement. Tilak will link up with the squad in Gwalior on Sunday morning.

BCCI took on X (Formerly Twitter) to announce the replacement of Shivam Dube:

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Shivam Dube ruled out of #INDvBAN T20I series.

The Senior Selection Committee has named Tilak Varma as Shivam’s replacement.

Details #TeamIndia | @IDFCFIRSTBank

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 5, 2024

India’s hard-hitting batter Shivam Dube, who has been an integral part of India’s white-ball setup in recent months, sustained the injury during a practice session. His absence is expected to affect India’s middle order and bowling options, especially given his ability to contribute in both departments of the game. While the extent of Dube’s injury remains undisclosed, the management decided to take a cautious approach to avoid aggravating the issue.

If we talk about the replacement of the MI star Tilak Varma, who has impressed in the domestic circuit and the Indian Premier League (IPL), will join the squad in Gwalior on Sunday morning. Known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to handle pressure situations, the 21-year-old will be looking to make the most of this opportunity in the international arena. Varma, who has already made a mark in the IPL for Mumbai Indians, is seen as a promising young talent capable of playing an impactful role in the middle order.

India’s updated squad for the T20I series against Bangladesh: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, JItesh Sharma (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav, Tilak Varma