Star all-rounder Shivam Dube has been ruled out of the entire T20I series against Bangladesh in a big blow to Team India. India suffered this massive setback right ahead of their T20I series opener on October 6 in Gwalior. Dube has been sidelined from the slam bang contest due to back injury. Meanwhile, BCCI has announced Tilak Varma as Dube’s replacement. Notably, Tilak will catch up with the Team India squad in Gwalior on Sunday morning, October 6.
Shivam Dube out of T20I series against Bangladesh
Dube, who was a key member in Team India's T20I World Cup 2024 title triumph, sustained an injury during a practice session. His absence is likely to impact India's middle order and bowling options, particularly due to his capacity to contribute in both areas. Although the specifics of Dube's injury have not been revealed, the management has opted for a cautious approach to prevent further complications.
Tilak will be aiming to make the most of this chance. Varma, who has already made a name for himself in the IPL for Mumbai Indians, is considered a promising young talent with the potential to make a big impact in the middle order. The left-hander made his debut for India in 2023 and has participated in 16 T20Is, with his most recent appearance occurring in January 2024.
"All-rounder Shivam Dube is ruled out of the three-match T20I series owing to a back injury," BCCI's statement read. The Senior Selection Committee has named Tilak Varma as Shivam's replacement. Tilak will link up with the squad in Gwalior on Sunday morning," BCCI's statement read.
India’s updated squad for the T20I series against Bangladesh:
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, JItesh Sharma (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav, Tilak Varma
Bangladesh squad for T20I series against India
Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmud Ullah, Litton Kumer Das, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rakibul Hasan.
