There’s some breaking news for cricket fans. Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube is ruled out of the T20I series against Bangladesh due to a back injury. Well, this piece of news comes at a time when the first match is just a couple of hours away from being played at Gwalior. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the news on Twitter. On his way back to the Indian team is one Tilak Varma, who’ll join the squad to compete in the first T20I versus Bangladesh.
Shivam Dube’s Injury
Shivam Dube doesn’t appear in India vs. Bangladesh T20I series. He has been ruled out of the series due to his back injury. A back injury is a setback for Dube and his fans. He played some good pieces of cricket recently but was not consistent all through. He made some useful runs in the Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka series, but there is much more he needs to do to hold his position in the side.

Return of Tilak Varma
India has made some changes in the squad for the series against New Zealand. The biggest change is that of Shivam Dube, who will make way for Tilak Varma. It has been some time since he last played a T20I for India. That also was against Afghanistan at the beginning of the year-2024 and he had scored 26 runs in that match. Since then, his name was missing from the team sheet. This would be a very big opportunity for him to prove his worth. The fans are eagerly waiting to see him back on the field. Upcoming Matches
There are three matches in the T20I series with Bangladesh. The first is on 6th October in Gwalior. The second one will be played in New Delhi on the 9th of October, and the last one will be played on the 12th of October in Hyderabad. Both teams need this series.
Dube Recent Performances
Shivam Dube did have two good games in the last matches he played. He was able to score some runs in the 20s and 30s, though he could not do enough. His contribution with the ball was also there. In the Zimbabwe series and the Sri Lanka series, Dube showed his skills, but the inconsistency displayed was not of much help. The injury has come at a bad time for him. It can have much impact on his further stay in the team.

Impact of Dube’s Absence
If Dube is out, a few changes in the team. This would give a chance for Nitish Reddy. Perhaps he might get to play in this series. If there is a sitting day for Hardik Pandya, it might be Rian Parag and Reddy who take his place. This may also bring in a change for the dynamics of the team. People will look forward to how the team looks like without Dube.
Team Strategy
They must think about the strategy. The captain and coach will decide how to utilize the players in the best possible way. They need to achieve the right balance in the playing eleven. The toss will matter. It will happen before the game begins. Fans will wait to watch the final selection of the team.

Shivam Dube Out of Bangladesh T20I Series: Tilak Varma Steps In
Future Challenges
This is only the starting of the series. There are many more matches that India has to play against T20. They have South Africa after Bangladesh and then come England. So there is much in store for them, many more matches waiting to be played, and more talent to be shown, but Shivam Dube needs to see himself as a dark horse coming back from the team.
Conclusion
It’s unfortunate for the Indian cricket squad as well as Shivam Dube. He also makes way for a young face; so, it will be interesting to see if Tilak Varma can make his mark well in the following matches. The first T20I against Bangladesh starts from the 6th of October. It would be great to see who will shine in his absence, as well as how quickly the team settles down.
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