Shivam Dube has recently caught the attention of his fans on social media after his funny interaction with the paparazzi outside his residence in Mumbai went viral. This brief moment gave us a glimpse of the relaxed and playful side of the Indian all-rounder off the cricket field.The incident occurred outside Dube’s upscale apartment complex in Andheri West, which is home to several people from the sports and entertainment industry. In the viral video, the cricketer is seen talking on the phone near the reception area when a paparazzi approaches him with a camera. Although a little surprised at first, Dube acknowledged the photographer and greeted him politely.In the video, Dube, wearing a maroon sleeveless shirt, appears surprised as paparazzi greet him excitedly. “Bhai aapko dekh liya hum log ne (Brother, we have seen you),” the man can be heard saying in the video before asking the cricketer how he was doing.“Badiya bhai (I am great),” Dube replied with a thumbs up and the man said, “Humara desh ka naam roshan kar diya aap ne (You have made our country proud).”The moment became funnier when the all-rounder realized that he was being filmed and jokingly said “Bhai isko abhi delete kar de”.Dube’s popularity rose significantly after India’s victory in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The all-rounder played a vital role throughout the tournament and emerged as one of the unsung heroes in the title-winning run.Dube, who had already contributed to India’s successful campaign in 2024, stepped up again in 2026 and made an even greater impact. In eight innings, he scored 235 runs at a strike rate of 169.06, played a key role in several games and continued to provide momentum in the most important moments.
