CSK’s Shivam Dube in the course of the Tata IPL Cricket match towards RCB
on the MAC Stadium in Chennai on March 22, 2024.
| Photo Credit: The Hindu
India all-rounder Shivam Dube says he relishes finishing the crunch games — an artwork he learnt by following his legendary CSK colleague MS Dhoni.
Dhoni is among the finest finishers the world cricket has seen.
Dube performed an important 34-run cameo and in addition shared an unbeaten 66-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja (25 not out) to guide defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a six-wicket win over towards Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Friday.
“It was amazing. Finishing the game for Chennai is always something that amazes me. That’s what I have learnt from Mahi bhai, and I try to do it every game,” Dube advised IPLT20.com.
“It feels very good when you finish the game like this, especially during the first game of the season. So, it always feels special.”
Chasing a goal of 174, CSK had been off to a assured begin with debutant Rachin Ravindra (37) being the principle aggressor. He was additionally the highest scorer for the aspect.
The proficient New Zealander praised his skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad for dealing with the robust chase effectively.
“It was nice to have a partnership with Rutu. Obviously, he’s done this for a long period for Chennai,” he advised Dube within the IPL video.
“The calming presence that he had and also building the partnership with Jinx (Ajinkya Rahane) was pretty cool in front of the full house. The wicket was beautiful, so it made life a lot easier.”
Ravindra was additionally amazed by the capability Chepauk crowd cheering on the high of its voice for CSK.
“It was crazy; the crowd was incredible, one of the loudest I have ever experienced. It was unbelievable. Hopefully, we have more wins here to get the crowd going,” he concluded.
CSK play their subsequent recreation towards final season’s runner-up, Gujarat Titans, right here on Tuesday.
