IPL 2022: Big fan of Mahi bhai - CSK's Shivam Dube recalls 'goosebumps' moment during meeting with MS Dhoni
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IPL 2022: 4 days after he became a father for the first time, Shivam Dube was picked by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 4 crore. The India all-rounder said he is cherishing the opportunity to work closely with his idol, MS Dhoni.
All-rounder Shivam Dube said he was not able to control his excitement when he got picked by Chennai Super Kings at the Indian Premier League 2022 auction, adding that he always wanted to play under his idol, MS Dhoni's captaincy.
Shivam Dube, 28, who became a father for the first time days ahead of the IPL 2022 auction, had a double treat in February when he got the news of his CSK contract.
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Dube, at the CSK training sessions in Surat ahead of IPL 2022, has been working with his hero, MS Dhoni closely. Having met him at their camp, Dube said he had goosebumps when he was having a chat with the CSK captain. Having received instructions from his new skipper ahead of the 10-team season, Dube is willing to put in the hard hards and do justice to the trust the 4-time champions have shown in him.
"I think you can still see the goosebumps coming out because always I'm a big fan of Mahi bhai and, especially CSK. I had a chat with Mahi bhai as recently as yesterday. He asked me to do a few things and I told him I'll definitely get it done. When Mahi bhai asks you to do something, consider it done," Dube told CSK.
"I was very surprised that I have got a baby boy and become a father. The 2nd big thing, again, after 4 days, I got picked by Chennai. I was dancing a bit in my room, I was really happy. I called my wife and my family. I don't dance often but because I was happy, I was dancing," he added.
"It was a big deal for me to get picked by Chennai. I was feeling great. I can't express my excitement in words but I was pleasantly surprised by having been picked by CSK."
