Shivam Dube recently caught the attention of fans on social media after a funny interaction with the paparazzi outside his residence in Mumbai went viral. The brief moment offered a glimpse of the relaxed and playful side of the Indian all-rounder away from the cricket field.The incident took place outside the luxury Dube apartment complex in Andheri West, a building that houses several personalities from the sports and entertainment industry. In the viral clip, the cricketer is seen near the reception desk talking on the phone when a paparazzo with a camera approaches him. Dube is slightly surprised at first, but acknowledges the photographer and greets him politely.In the video, Dube, dressed in a maroon kurta, appears surprised as the paparazzo greets him enthusiastically. “Bhai aapko dekh liya hum log ne (brother, we have seen you before),” the man is heard saying in the video before asking the cricketer how he is doing.“Badiya bhai (I was great),” Dube replies with a thumbs-up, to which the man says, “Humara desh ka naam roshan kar diya aap ne (you have made our nation proud).”The moment becomes even funnier when the all-rounder realizes that he is being filmed and jokingly says, “Bhai isko abhi delete kar de.”Dube’s popularity rose significantly after India’s triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The all-rounder played an important role throughout the tournament and emerged as one of the unsung heroes of the winning campaign.Having already contributed to India’s successful run in 2024, Dube stepped up again in 2026 with even greater impact. He scored 235 runs at 169.06 in eight innings, producing crucial cameos in several matches and consistently providing momentum when it mattered most.
