Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Varun Aaron Says India Should Move Beyond Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube has been playing for India when Hardik Pandya is unavailable.
He has bowled regularly in some matches, especially under Suryakumar Yadav.
But his performances have not always worked out under Shreyas Iyer.
In the third game, he gave away 30 runs in two overs.
He also scored seven runs from 10 balls.
Former cricketer Varun Aaron said India should stop simply managing Dube's role.
Aaron believes Dube has had plenty of time and now needs to do better at bowling.
Shivam Dube has been selected in the absence of Hardik Pandya.
Under Suryakumar Yadav, Dube regularly bowled and was sometimes used to open the bowling.
Dube's role and results have not always gone to plan under Shreyas Iyer.
In the third game, Dube conceded 30 runs in two overs and scored 7 off 10 balls.
Former India cricketer Varun Aaron said India should look beyond managing Dube and that Dube needs to improve his bowling.
- Who
- Shivam Dube and former India cricketer Varun Aaron.
- What
- Aaron said India should look beyond managing Dube and that Dube needs to step up his bowling.
- When
- After Dube's performance in the third game; no date is specified.
- Where
- Aaron made the remarks on ESPNcricinfo.
- Why
- Dube conceded 30 runs in two overs and scored 7 runs from 10 balls in the third game.
- Dube's bowling in the third game
- 30 runs conceded in two overs
- Dube's batting in the third game
- 7 runs from 10 balls
- Aaron's recommendation
- India should look past managing Dube
- Aaron's stated expectation
- Dube should step up his bowling
- Selection context
- Dube has been chosen in Hardik Pandya's absence
- Source of Aaron's comments
- ESPNcricinfo