IPL 2020: One all-rounder from each team to look out for

Shivam Dube (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Shivam Dube had a forgettable run in his debut IPL season managing only 40 runs from four matches. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) management was confident about releasing the all-rounder ahead of the mega auctions. But Dube’s exploit in the domestic circuit for Mumbai forced the Mike Hesson-led support staff to rethink and retain him.

The 26-year-old Dube is a powerful young cricketer; he packs a punch and is more than capable of hitting the ball a country mile. He is one of the genuine fast bowling all-rounders in the country and is looked upon as the future of the Indian cricket. With 13 T20Is under his belt, the Mumbai lad is yet to showcase his skills consistently, but the oppositions will be fooling themselves if they rule him out of the game.

He boasts a strike-rate of over 135 in T20Is and has the record of hitting five sixes in an over twice and is a capable medium-pace bowler. With experience by his side, Shivam Dube will be a significant factor in the forthcoming IPL as RCB continue their hunt for their maiden title.

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