NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Shivam Dube has gone viral on social media after sharing an emotional moment with his father following India’s victory in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Dube shared pictures and a video of him placing his victory medal around his father’s neck. His father, wearing an Indian jersey, was visibly proud of the medal. Dube captioned the post “The real hero of my life,” which quickly resonated with fans online.
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Dube played an important role in India’s title campaign, especially in the final against the New Zealand national cricket team, where he smashed 26 runs off just eight balls. He contributed with both bat and ball during the tournament as India secured their third T20 World Cup title.After the celebrations, Dube had an unusual journey home. Unlike most international cricketers who travel by charter or business class flights, he had to take the 3rd alternate train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai as all the flights were fully booked. Speaking about the experience, he explained that he had tried to secure flights for himself and his family, but could not find any seats.“There were no flights available, so I decided to take an early morning train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai. We could have gone by road, but the train was faster,” Dube told The Indian Express.To avoid attention at the station, he disguised himself with a cap, a mask and a full-sleeved T-shirt. He also carefully planned his timing to avoid the crowds. “I told my wife that I will wait in the car for five minutes before the train leaves, then I will rush to board,” Dube added.Soon after he arrived in Mumbai, he celebrated the historic win with his family and shared a special moment with the man he calls his biggest inspiration.
