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'Use That Against Dube...': Irfan Pathan Highlights Dube's Weakness As CSK Batter Fails Against LSG

Marcus Stoinis and KL Rahul hugging one another after Dube's wicket (AP Photo)Marcus Stoinis and KL Rahul hugging one another after Dube's wicket (AP Photo)

During the IPL 2024 clash between Chennai Super Kings(CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants(LSG) in Lucknow, Shivam Dube's innings was abruptly halted by Marcus Stoinis' cunning delivery.

Dube, facing just 8 balls, succumbed to Stoinis' strategy, attempting a pull shot only to mistime it, resulting in a crucial catch by KL Rahul.

Pathan finds chinks in Dube's armour

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan, long vocal about the vulnerability to deliveries pitched outside off, took to social media to express his emotions, emphasizing the significance of exploiting this weakness against Dube.

" That shot outside the off stump line I have been talking abt since long now. Finally a bowler use that against Dube."

Dube's departure marked a rare single-digit score in his IPL career, particularly noteworthy as it came after a streak of impressive performances.

Pathan pointed out that it was the bowling down that off-stump line that did more damage against Dube than the pace of the deliveries.

Pathan highlighted the effectiveness of bowling down the off-stump line against Dube, a strategy that proved more damaging than the variations in pace. This observation underscores the tactical nuances at play in the high-stakes world of IPL cricket.

KL Rahul's strategic move to introduce pace against Dube paid dividends, with Stoinis executing the plan flawlessly, exploiting Dube's vulnerability outside off-stump.

Despite his setback, Dube's overall performance this season for CSK has been commendable, amassing 245 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 157.1, making him a strong contender for India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad.