Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Shivam Dube's Place in India vs Australia 4th T20 Match Under Threat?
India and Australia are playing a series of cricket games, and the scores are tied!
In the last game, one Indian player named Shivam Dube didn't play very well.
He gave away a lot of points and didn't get to score any himself.
Because of this, people are wondering if he will play in the next game.
Another player, Nitish Kumar Reddy, was hurt but is now getting better.
He practiced doing everything the team needs, like batting and bowling.
The coaches are waiting to see if Nitish is well enough to play, which might mean Shivam Dube might not get to play.
India and Australia's five-match T20I series is tied 1-1 after three matches.
Shivam Dube had a poor performance in the third T20I, conceding 43 runs in three overs and not batting.
Despite Dube's performance, his place in the team for the fourth T20I is uncertain but considered unlikely to change.
Nitish Kumar Reddy has recovered well from his injury and completed all practice drills.
The decision on Nitish Kumar Reddy's availability for the fourth T20I is pending a final assessment.
- Who
- India and Australia cricket teams, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Morne Morkel
- What
- Discussion on Shivam Dube's potential exclusion from the playing XI for the 4th T20I due to poor performance and the recovery status of Nitish Kumar Reddy.
- When
- Ahead of the fourth T20I match in the five-match series.
- Where
- Carrara Oval, Gold Coast (venue for the 4th T20I).
- Why
- To determine the playing XI for the crucial fourth T20I, with India and Australia tied 1-1 in the series.
Shivam Dube's Performance
Nitish Kumar Reddy's Status
Bowling and Batting Performance
Shivam Dube's Performance
Shivam Dube had a forgettable outing in the third T20I, conceding 43 runs in three overs and not getting a chance to bat.
Nitish Kumar Reddy's Status
Nitish Kumar Reddy has progressed well in his recovery from injury and has completed all expected practice drills in fielding, batting, and bowling.
Potential Team Changes
Shivam Dube's Performance
Despite his poor performance, chances of Shivam Dube being dropped are considered low.
Nitish Kumar Reddy's Status
Nitish Kumar Reddy's availability for the fourth T20I is pending a further assessment following his recovery from injury.
- Series Status
- Level at 1-1 after three matches.
- Match Venue
- Carrara Oval, Gold Coast
- Shivam Dube's 3rd T20I Performance
- Conceded 43 runs in 3 overs, did not bat.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy's Recovery
- Ruled out of first three T20Is, has completed practice drills.
- Coach's Statement (Morne Morkel)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy ticked all boxes in practice; assessment pending for availability.
Sources
IND Coach Major Gives Fitness Update: 'Nitish Kumar Reddy Has Been Ruled Out For...'
Nitish Kumar Reddy injury update: ‘He ticked all…will find out now after the assessment where he is at,’ says bowling coach Morne Morkel
Nitish Kumar Reddy Injury: India Coach Provides Much-Needed Update Ahead of Aus-Ind 4th T20I
