All-rounder Shivam Dube is in no mood to wait to reunite with his family after India’s victory in the 2026 T20 World Cup. The Mumbai-based cricketer revealed that he had a strong urge to meet his father and children, prompting him to skip a planned flight and instead take an early morning train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai.“When I came home, I was very anxious to see my children and my father… That’s why I left early in the morning. I just couldn’t wait,” Dube, who was traveling in the third air-conditioned carriage with his wife and a friend, said at an event.
Mindful of his celebrity status, Dube took care to keep a low profile. To avoid the crowds, he boarded the 5:10 a.m. train and stayed in the car until the last moment. On the ship, he spent most of the time in the upper bunk, wearing a hat, mask and long-sleeved T-shirt, and rested quietly the entire time.Despite Dube’s precautions, he almost got recognized when the ticket inspector spotted his seat and asked, “Shivam Dube? Who is he, the cricketer?” His wife responded quickly, assuring the staff: “No, no, where did he come from?” and deflecting the attention.Dube’s popularity soared after India won the World Cup. In eight innings, he amassed 235 runs at a strike rate of 169.06 and continued to provide momentum to the team in crucial cameos. Dube is already a contributor to India’s 2024 campaign and has emerged as one of the underrated heroes of the 2026 title race, cementing his reputation as a reliable and impactful all-rounder.
