Parthiv Patel Hails Shivam Dube as 'Ultra-Pro Specialist' After Technical Evolution Fuels Explosive Knock

Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Shivam Dube continued his explosive run of form in the fourth T20I against New Zealand, smashing a breathtaking 65 off just 23 deliveries, which included the third-fastest T20I fifty by an Indian. Despite India's loss, Dube's innings was a major positive, drawing high praise from former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel.

Patel lauded the CSK star, calling him an "ultra-pro specialist" and highlighting his significant technical evolution. Patel noted that Dube has successfully eliminated a key weakness against pace bowling that opponents previously exploited with short-pitched deliveries. This improvement was evident in Dube's effective use of hook shots during his counter-attacking knock, proving his consistency and adaptability against seamers.

Dube's series performance has been outstanding, accumulating 110 runs in three innings at a staggering strike rate of 244.44, clearing the ropes eleven times. This ability to accelerate instantly and dominate the middle overs reinforces his importance to the Indian setup and provides Chennai Super Kings fans with immense confidence in his power-hitting capabilities for the upcoming IPL season.