India's Predicted XI for New Zealand T20I series
The Men in Blue have never won a T20I series in New Zealand. Hence, the five-match T20I series is a big opportunity for Kohli and Co to script history.
6. Shivam Dube
Hardik Pandya’s absence has opened the door for Shivam Dube. He hasn’t got any big opportunities but in whatever chances he’s got, he has blown hot and cold. It’s been in T20 cricket that Dube has played a lot more.
Having made his debut against Bangladesh, the Mumbai seam-bowling all-rounder has featured in eight out of the nine T20Is since his debut. He has batted four times, remaining unbeaten twice and scoring 64 runs, including a half-century when he was promoted to No. 3.
With the ball, Dube has been inconsistent. He picked up an impressive 3/30 against Bangladesh to turn the game but hasn’t done a lot apart from that. This could be a pivotal series for Dube. With Hardik Pandya close to full fitness, Dube could well find himself out of the team when the Baroda all-rounder returns.
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