Shivam Dube Struggles on Two-Paced Tracks at T20 World Cup

Shivam Dube, the big-hitting all-rounder from India, has struggled to adapt to the two-paced tracks at the T20 World Cup in New York. Accustomed to the belters in India, Dube found the conditions in Nassau County so challenging that he likened it to playing a Ranji Trophy game.

Despite his initial struggles, Dube regained some form with a composed 35-ball 31 in India's seven-wicket win over the USA. The victory propelled India into the Super Eight stage of the tournament, which will be played entirely in the West Indies.

"I was struggling with my form and focusing on my process," Dube said about his previous failures against Ireland and Pakistan. "But here, there was no pressure. All the support staff and coaches backed me and told me, 'It's difficult, but you have the ability to hit sixes, so apply it.'"

Dube acknowledged that the conditions in New York require a different approach than what he is used to in the Indian Premier League (IPL). "These conditions do not demand what I've done at CSK. These conditions require a different approach, so I was batting differently today," he said.

Despite his struggles with the bat, Dube has enjoyed bowling on these tracks. "It's definitely better to bowl here," he said. "I would have bowled more but was hit for a six and didn't get the opportunity."

Dube also commented on the difficult conditions for batting in the makeshift stadium without proper stands for spectators. "Because of the backdrop, it's a bit difficult. Moreover, there is a lot of light, so it's a bit difficult to judge the ball," he said.

Regarding Virat Kohli's poor form, Dube said, "There is nothing I can say about Virat Kohli because I'm not Virat Kohli. His bad patch means he got out cheaply a couple of times but will come back scoring hundreds in the next three matches. We all know his game and how he plays."

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