India’s Shivam Dube (Photo by ANI) After India’s triumphant T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, all-rounder Shivam Dube was in no mood to wait to be reunited with his family. The Mumbai cricketer revealed that he felt an overwhelming desire to see his father and children, which made him miss his scheduled flight and instead take an early morning train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai.At one event, Dube said: “When I go home, I have a lot of anxiety to meet my child and the father… that’s why I left early in the morning. I just couldn’t wait.” Traveled in 3rd AC compartment with wife and friend.
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