Shivam Dube Ruled Out Of Bangladesh T20Is, MI Star Named Replacement

Dube ruled out of Bangladesh T20Is [Source: @ImTanujSingh/X.Com] Dube ruled out of Bangladesh T20Is [Source: @ImTanujSingh/X.Com]

India have been jolted with an injury as all-rounder, Shivam Dube has been ruled out of the Bangladesh T20Is due to a back injury. Dube has been constantly hampered by back issues, and it has resulted in him getting ruled out.

BCCI was swift to react as they have announced MI star, Tilak Varma as his replacement for the 3-match series.

Dube's injury disbalances India's combination

Tilak Varma will join the Indian squad on Sunday, but most likely will miss the first T20I of the series. Dube has had a history of back issues, and the old injury reoccurred as the all-rounder is set to be out for a while now.

Dube was expected to play a major role in the upcoming series, but now India will have to rejig their plans for the Bangladesh T20Is. An integral part of the India white-ball setup, Dube sustained the injury during practice sessions and him getting ruled out increases the headache for the India T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav.

The extent of his injury is relatively unknown, but the team management is not taking any risks, and thus, decided to be cautious with his latest injury setback.

Tilak Varma gets a chance to shine

The explosive batter has been phenomenal for the Mumbai Indians in the last 3 IPL seasons. He has been their best batter alongside Suryakumar Yadav and deservingly gets a chance to showcase his skills.

In 16 T20Is for India, Tilak has 336 runs to his name, with a strike rate of nearly 140, including two fifties. Even in IPL, the talented batter has proven his mettle for the last 3 seasons. In 38 matches, Tilak has aggregated 1156 runs, with a strike-rate of 146, including, 6 fifties.

With several key players missing, the series provides a great chance for Tilak to cement his place in the Indian team.