Former Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra believes Shivam Dube could develop into a proper all-rounder after he bagged a three-wicket haul against UAE at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Wednesday in the ongoing Asia Cup.
Dube returned with figures of 3-4 in two overs he bowled against the home team. The right-arm medium pacer accounted for Asif Khan, Junaid Siddique, and Dhruv Parashar and reaped rewards for bowling in the right areas.
Amit Mishra said on his YouTube Channel, “Shivam Dube is a very good talent we have. Everyone knows he bats well, but even with the ball, yesterday he took three wickets. I feel that must have given him a big morale boost and a lot of confidence. I would like the Indian team to give him at least two or three overs whenever he gets a chance, because he could develop into a proper all-rounder for us, someone who can chip in with a couple of overs while also contributing with the bat.”
“We all know about his batting, and the fact that he is a left-hander adds another valuable option. So, in the coming time, he can become a fine all-rounder if we continue to back him. But yes, the most important thing is that he has to work a lot on his bowling, his pace, swing, length, control, and variations. Only then will he become a complete all-rounder for Team India, stay ahead in competition, and remain a reliable option for the side,” he added.
On the other hand, Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the Indian bowlers, picking 4-7 in 2.1 overs he bowled. Mishra lauded Yadav for his wicket-taking mindset as the left-arm wrist spinner bamboozled the UAE batters with his variations.
“The way he (Kuldeep Yadav) bowled yesterday, taking four wickets, it was a fantastic match for him. He bowled with good line and length and smart variations. What I liked most about him was his wicket-taking mindset, which is very important for any spinner. A lot depends on how you think as a bowler.”
“Of course, you need to make small adjustments depending on the situation, especially in T20 matches, where you have to adapt your bowling according to the conditions. But his mindset and variations were excellent, and that’s why he picked up four wickets yesterday and had a really great game,” he added.
India will next take on arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on Sunday.
