New Headline: Shivam Dube Shares Secret to T20 World Cup Victory: Dealing with Anxiety and Triumph
Following India's T20 World Cup 2026 victory, Shivam Dube bypassed his flight to rush home to his family. He opted for an early morning train to Mumbai, traveling discreetly in a 3rd AC compartment. Dube's crucial contributions with bat and ball cemented his status as an impactful all-rounder in the triumphant campaign.
After India’s triumphant T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, all-rounder Shivam Dube was in no mood to wait to reunite with his family. The Mumbai-based cricketer revealed that he felt an overwhelming urge to see his father and children, prompting him to skip a planned flight and instead take an early-morning train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai. — Cricket_live247 (@Cricket_live247) Speaking at an event, Dube said, “Ghar jaake mujhe apne bachche aur apne papa se milne ki kaafi anxiety ho rahi thi… isliye main subah-subah ghar chala aaya.
Wait, hi nahi ho raha thha (I was feeling anxious to meet my child and my father at home… that is why I left early in the morning. I just could not wait). ” He travelled in a 3rd AC compartment with his wife and a friend.
Mindful of his celebrity status, Dube made careful arrangements to stay low-profile. He boarded a 5:10 am train to avoid crowds and stayed inside his car until the last moment. Onboard, he remained mostly on the upper berth, dressed in a cap, face mask, and full-sleeved T-shirt, resting quietly throughout the journey.
Despite his precautions, Dube was nearly recognised when a ticket checker spotted his berth and asked, “Shivam Dube? Who is he, a cricketer? ” Quick-thinking, his wife reassured the staff, “No, no.