Shivam Dubey got injured : Before IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings have suffered a big setback. Chennai's star all-rounder Shivam Dubey got injured during the Ranji Trophy match. Due to injury, he has been ruled out of the remaining matches of Ranji Trophy 2024. Shivam Dubey was going through excellent form at this time. Recently, he got injured while batting in Mumbai's match against Assam. Shivam had played an unbeaten inning of 121 runs in that match. Despite the injury, Dubey has had a great current Ranji season, scoring 407 runs in 5 matches, which includes two centuries and two fifties. During this period he also took 12 wickets.
Shivam Dubey got injured
At present, there has been no update from Chennai Super Kings or Mumbai Ranji team management regarding Shivam Dubey's injury. But it is certain that he may be out of some matches of the first round of IPL starting from March 22. After this injury, Shivam Dubey will now go to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, where he will undergo rehab after regaining fitness.
Dhoni's tension increased
Now the question is, which player will Chennai captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni give a chance in the team in place of Shivam Dubey? As for potential replacement players, CSK may be eyeing young U-19 all-rounder Musheer Khan.
Shivam plays the role of finisher for CSK
Shivam Dubey has scored two match-winning fifties in the last three T20Is for India. Shivam Dubey's game has improved a lot since joining Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. He has been playing the role of finisher for CSK for the last two seasons.