Introduction
Shivam Dube is an international cricketer out of India which is known for his powerful batting and effective medium-pace bowling. A left-handed batter and right-arm medium pacer, Dube has made a name for himself in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is often compared to great all-rounders for his explosive style which he brings to the game gradually Dube is securing his spot in the group of up-and-coming talent in Indian cricket.
Early Life and Background
Shivam Dube was born on 26 June 1993 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is from a middle class background which has very strong ties to Mumbai. From a young age Shivam showed affinity for cricket. But at the age of 14 he put down his bat due to financial issues. Later at 19 he got back into professional cricket with full time commitment. His father Rajesh Dube played a key role in that which included running a dairy business to support Shivam’s training and lifestyle.
Family and Personal Life
Shivam Dube wed Anjum Khan, a model and social media personality, in July 2021 which was a private ceremony that invited only close friends and family. In February 2022 the couple had a baby boy that brought great joy into their family.
Although from different faiths, Shivam and Anjum’s marriage was blessed by all in their families and to which their fans also put forward their well wishes. The couple share details of private aspects of their life with their follow community which in turn has won over the heart of each one of them.
Domestic Career
Shivam Dube started in domestic cricket with Mumbai. In 2017 he made his debut in the Ranji Trophy and went on to make waves by taking a five-wicket haul against Karnataka in one of the early matches of his career. Also very soon he proved to be a very powerful all-rounder.
In 2018 December in a Ranji Trophy match against Baroda, Shivam hit out to score five per over as if he was playing as did Yuvraj in that famous performance of his. That performance had that go into the scout books and also caught out the national team selectors.
IPL Career
Shivam Dube debuted for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2019 season. He was bought for a price tag of 5 crores in the IPL draft which showed the teams belief in his all round skills. While he showed potential with RCB, at CSK is where he really excelled.
In the 2022 and 2023 seasons which saw Shiva play for CSK under the captainain of MS Dhoni, we saw many match-winning performances from him. In the 2023 season which also saw Shiva score over 400 runs at a strike rate of above 160, he helped CSK to win the fifth IPL title.
International Career
Shivam Dube broke into the international side in a T20I against Bangladesh on November 3, 2019. A few weeks after that, he earned a place for the West Indies in the ODI. Although that is not been a very stable period in terms of international performance, his domestic form has kept his name in the frame.
He has been a mainstay in T20Is for India as a middle order batsman and also a bowler. In 2019 against West Indies he did very well which included a 54 run knock off 30 balls. But also he was a product of inconsistent form which added to the fact that there was great competition for the all rounder’s role which reduced his play time.
Stats at a Glance
- T20I Matches: 2009.
- ODI Matches: 0.
- IPL Matches: 50 2.
- Highest IPL Score: 0.95.
- T20I Runs: Over 200.
- IPL Runs: Over 1000.
- Wickets (All formats): Over 30.
Net Worth and Lifestyle
As of 2025 it is reported that Shivam Dube’s net worth is around ₹30 crores (which is also at about $3.6 million. He reports to have income from IPL contracts, match fees, and brand endorsements. Also outside of cricket he is into the endorsement of many fitness and sport wear brands. He lives large which is also reflected in his car collection that includes a Range Rover and a BMW.
Conclusion
Shivam Dube has come a long way from the times he struggled in the bylanes of Mumbai to playing under the lights at Wankhede and international stages which is very inspiring. With great hard work put in by him, Dube is still a bright prospect as an all-rounder and a fan favorite in Indian cricket. His story is a testament that with perseverance and passion, dreams do come true no matter what the odds are.
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