“I think it’s a reflection of how the game is being played”, Shivam Dube’s Batting Impressed Stephen Fleming

After Shivam Dube’s impressive performance against Delhi Capitals (DC), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach Stephen Fleming praised the all-rounder’s approach to taking high-risk shots in the IPL 2023. Dube scored 25 runs off just 12 balls, including two sixes, during a crucial phase of the match. His innings helped CSK reach a total of 167/8 on a slow-turning pitch.

Dube has emerged as one of CSK’s main hitters this season. In the match against DC, he immediately hit a six off the second ball he faced. Despite the pitch assisting the slower bowlers, Dube managed to hit two consecutive sixes against Lalit Yadav at Chepauk to swing the momentum in his team’s court.

Fleming revealed that the CSK management had encouraged the players to take more high-risk shots, and their approach paid off. He also expressed his satisfaction with the players’ cameos and their intent during their time at the crease. After the game, Fleming emphasized that Dube was a good example of taking risks in the IPL and praised his contribution to the team’s victory.

“Dube Is a Good Example of Playing an Aggressive Brand of Cricket in the IPL 2023”, Stephen Fleming on Shivam Dube

“I think it’s a reflection of how the game is being played. We’ve asked players to play more high-risk (shots), and the way you compose an innings is a little bit different. So, I’m happy with the cameos. If it keeps pushing you above par, getting players to come out and play more aggressively, mistakes come with that, but you’ve seen again today maybe a 160 wicket turned into a possible 175-180 [wicket] because we had positive intent through partnerships and guys playing aggressively. Dube is a good example of that, and [Ambati] Rayudu and then MS at the end. So we created enough to get ahead of the game again, which we were happy with even though we lost seven (eight) wickets.” Stephen Fleming said in the post-match press conference. 

Dube has been a crucial player for the Chennai Super Kings in the middle order, delivering quickfire knocks when required. He has scored 315 runs in 11 games at an impressive average of 35 and a strike rate of 159.90. His versatility in batting has made him CSK’s most valuable player in the middle overs, as he has the ability to maintain a high strike rate in any position.