IPL 2019: I Am Pretty Excited To Play With Virat Kohli – Shivam Dube
Mar 12, 2019 at 6:44 PM
Shivam Dube, who has been a revelation in the recently-concluded Ranji Trophy 2018-19 season will certainly be one to look out in the Indian Premier League 2019. The flamboyant Mumbai all-rounder surprised one and all with his incredible cricketing skills, which fetched him a contract with Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Shivam Dubey’s big-hitting abilities came into limelight when he whacked five sixes in an over off leggie Pravin Tambe, during the eliminator game of inaugural Mumbai T20 league last year. Not only his batting skills but he is also equally impressive with his bowling as well.
RCB fans are going to enjoy my sixes – Shivam Dube
The stylish cricketer quoted that he is pretty confident of carrying his golden form into the lucrative tournament. He wants to thank Ranji Trophy, which went pretty well for him and wants to replicate the same for Royal Challengers Bangalore as well.
Further, Shivam went on to add saying that he had undergone rigorous net sessions during his camp for RCB. He wants to carry on his momentum in the upcoming tournament, which will be his first time to taste competitive that got world-class players displaying their skills.
”First of all, I want to thank God and my parents for making this possible. I was so happy when I was picked. I want to credit the Ranji Trophy for this. I have been working hard for the IPL 2019 season. I have attended some rigorous training sessions. The RCB coaching staff has helped me a lot. I am in pretty decent form and want to carry the momentum into the IPL as well,” Dube told to Times of India.
”You will see the same Shivam who performed in the Ranji Trophy. I am 100 percent ready. RCB fans are going to enjoy my sixes, the way they did in Ranji Trophy. I always believe in keeping my calm. I have great patience. This helps me while batting. I don’t take any bowler lightly. I believe in dominate the bowler before he dominates me,” he added.
I am looking forward to knowing the fitness secret of Virat Kohli:
Meanwhile, Shivam Dube also revealed that he is looking to learn the fitness secrets of Virat Kohli. Further, he is excited to play alongside the Indian skipper and the world-favourite AB de Villiers, who has been a class apart.
”I met Virat Bhai during the net session of the Indian team. It was a different experience altogether. I took some batting tips from him. I am really excited to share the dressing room with the Indian batting legend (Kohli) and De Villiers. Not just batting tips, I am looking forward to learning his (Kohli’s) fitness mantra and discipline also,” Dube said.
Well, it would be interesting to see how Shivam Dube approaches Indian Premier League 2019. He comes from such a rare breed in the Indian cricket – ALL ROUNDER.