Shivam Dube is an Indian professional cricketer known for his powerful batting and all-round ability, especially in the T20 format.
He rose to fame through his performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL), playing for important teams such as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Rajasthan Royals (RR) and currently Chennai Super Kings (CSK) .
Dube’s international career took off in 2019 when he made his debut for the Indian cricket team in T20 Internationals (T20Is) and One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
His versatility with bat and ball makes him an important player, especially in limited overs cricket.
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- Full name: Shivam Rajesh Dube
- Date of birth: June 26, 1993
- Age: 31 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: India, Maharashtra, Mumbai
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Cricketer (all-rounder)
- Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Parents: Rajesh Dube (father), Madhuri Dube (mother)
- Siblings: Pooja Dube (sister), Priyanka Prabhu (sister)
- Spouse: Anjum Khan
- Children: Ayaan Dube (son)
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Hinduism
- Ethnicity: Indian
- Net worth: $3.5 million
early life and education
Shivam Dube was born on June 26, 1993 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
His father, Rajesh Dube, was from Uttar Pradesh and later moved to Mumbai for work and supported Shivam’s early cricket dreams.
Shivam showed an innate love for cricket from an early age. Still, he encountered obstacles early in his career, with financial difficulties and health problems forcing him to stop playing at the age of 14.
His father even rented their factory to fund his training at the famous Chandrakant Pandit Cricket Academy.
At the age of 19, Shivam resumed his cricketing career with renewed financial and family support. Shivam studied at Hansraj Morarji Public School in Mumbai and later at Rizvi College of Arts, Science and Commerce.
Despite these obstacles, Shivam’s determination allowed him to break through and make his domestic debut for Mumbai in 2016.
personal life
Shivam Dube married Anjum Khan. The couple tied the knot in Mumbai on July 16, 2021, in a ceremony that combined Hindu and Islamic traditions and reflected the couple’s respect for each other’s backgrounds.
The couple welcomed their first child, Ayaan, on February 13, 2022. Shivam maintains a strong bond with his family and his father played a crucial role in his career development.
Profession
Shivam Dube made his debut in domestic cricket for Mumbai in 2016 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and subsequently performed well in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Ranji Trophy.
His aggressive batting style and useful medium-pace bowling soon made him a popular all-rounder.
He hit five sixes in one over during the Ranji Trophy match, highlighting his explosive batting ability.
Shivam’s IPL career took off in 2019 when Royal Challengers Bangalore acquired him for a whopping Rs 5 crore.
While his early seasons in the IPL were spotty, his spells with Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in 2022 helped solidify his reputation as a dynamic all-rounder.
His ability to perform under pressure, especially during IPL 2023, was noticed by many, including CSK captain MS Dhoni, who trusted him in critical situations.
Internationally, Shivam made his debut in a T20I against Bangladesh on November 3, 2019, followed by an ODI debut against West Indies in December 2019.
Despite his ups and downs in his international career, he remains a regular in India’s T20 squad.
His performance in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, where he played a vital role in crucial matches, including a memorable half-century against Afghanistan, has enhanced his stature in the international cricket world.
Awards
- Man of the Match (Multiple IPL matches)
- Mumbai Vijay Hazare Trophy Winner (2018-2019)
- Hit five sixes in Ranji Trophy match
net worth
Shivam Dube has an estimated net worth of $3.5 million.
His earnings come from IPL contracts, with top teams like Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings signing him.
social media
- Instagram: @dubeshivam
- Twitter: @dubeshivam
