Suryakumar Yadav backed Shivam Dube to open the bowling during the Asia Cup 2025 final confidently. The Indian captain said, “Pata tha ladka kitna paani mein hai”, showing complete faith in Dube. This trust came from watching Dube work hard in practice sessions, preparing himself thoroughly always.
Why Did Suryakumar Trust Shivam Dube?
Suryakumar and Dube have played together for seven to eight years, building a strong understanding between them. The captain knows exactly what Dube brings to the table both with bat and ball. Dube bowled tight overs in the Asia Cup final, keeping runs down despite not taking wickets.
“He’s (Dube) been working really hard on his bowling. And because of that, he showed such confidence that I made him bowl in the Asia Cup final. I knew – I’ve been playing with him for seven-eight years – Mujhe pata tha ladka kitna paani mein hai, I know how capable he is. I saw that his preparation was really good,” Suryakumar said.
Hardik Pandya’s injury opened doors for Dube to grab an all-rounder spot in T20Is now. Suryakumar believes Dube earned this chance through consistent performances and dedication shown during training regularly. The captain doesn’t pile pressure on players, letting them prepare based on their own understanding.
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Shivam Dube vs Nitish Kumar Reddy
Dube might get picked over Nitish Kumar Reddy for the Australia T20I series which is starting soon. Suryakumar will make that decision based on Dube’s current form and readiness to perform. Both all-rounders bring different skills but Dube’s experience with Suryakumar gives him an edge here.
The captain wants players to feel supported, not stressed about their roles in the team. This positive environment helps cricketers play freely, expressing themselves without fear of failure constantly bothering them. Suryakumar’s leadership style focuses on backing players who work hard behind the scenes daily.
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What Makes Dube Special?
Dube’s ability to bowl medium pace and smash big sixes makes him valuable for T20s. He’s been working on his bowling consistency, which impressed Suryakumar during practice sessions watched closely. The captain saw Dube’s preparation and knew he could deliver when the team needed him.
Suryakumar’s comments, “Pata tha ladka kitna paani mein hai”, translate to knowing Dube’s true potential deeply. This faith in teammates creates strong bonds within the dressing room helping India perform better. Dube gets another chance to prove himself against Australia’s quality bowling attack coming up next.
