Shivam Dube: Net Worth, Family, Biography, And More!

Shivam Dube is an Indian international cricketer who has represented the country in One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) matches.

Shivam, a left-handed batsman, and right-arm medium bowler, plays domestic cricket for Mumbai and the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Chennai Super Kings.

The cricketer holds the record for hitting the second-longest sixer of the 2023 IPL that covered a distance of 111 meters. Shivam has a massive fan following on social media with 9,40,000 followers on Instagram.

Physical Stats

Shivam Dube Family

Shivam was born on 26 June 1993 to Rajesh Dube and Madhuri. The cricketer also has a sister, Pooja. When Shivam was four years old, Rajesh realized that his son had a knack for big hitting.

The little boy used to hit the tennis ball far off and Rajesh made him play from morning till evening. It continued and Rajesh worked hard with Shivam for around 20-24 years.

Relationship

Shivam, a Hindu was in a relationship with Anjum Khan, a Muslim for a long time. Finally, on 16th July 2021, the couple got married.

The wedding was conducted according to both Hindu and Islamic rituals. Shivam and Anjum welcomed their first child, a baby boy on 13th February 2022.

Shivam Dube Education

Shivam Dube did his schooling at Hansraj Morarji Public School in Mumbai. Later, he completed his graduation from Rizvi College, Mumbai.

Controversies

Post his wedding with Anjum, Shivam posted photographs of the marriage ceremony on both Twitter and Instagram.

The cricketer’s social media post invoked mixed reactions from the netizens. Some congratulated the couple whereas others raised sharp criticism by commenting ‘shame’ and even hinting at religious conversions.

Shivam Dube Profession

During his school days, the talented allrounder Shivam contributed immensely to his team. The young boy’s brilliant bowling even helped Hansraj Morarji Public School win the U-14 Giles Shield.

However, when Shivam was 14, he had to stop playing cricket for almost five years due to a lack of fitness. The reason was that his family was going through financial constraints and thus the teenager could not concentrate on his fitness.

Later it was Shivam’s father who brought his 19-year-old son back to cricket. He even made a small pitch near their house so that the youngster can focus on practice. Thus, Shivam again started playing cricket at the U-19 level. Due to the long 5-year gap in cricket, the Mumbai lad could never play junior cricket.

In club cricket, the teenager played for Karnataka sporting club and earned a reputation.  Eventually, the Mitsui Shoji T20 League in Mumbai proved to be the launchpad for Shivam. The cricketer’s brilliant performance for Ghatkopar Jets and Thane Marathas helped him get a berth in Mumbai’s U-23 side. 

On 18 January 2016, Shivam played his debut Twenty20 match for Mumbai at the 2015–16 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The following year, the cricketer made his List A debut for Mumbai in the 2016–17 Vijay Hazare Trophy.

On 7th December 2017, Shivam played his debut Ranji trophy match for Mumbai and went on to take five wickets in the first innings. Later, in the 2018 Ranji trophy, the youngster emerged to be the leading wicket-taker for Mumbai. Shivam also hit five sixes in a Ranji trophy match held in December 2018. 

In December 2018, Shivam was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for a whooping Rs.5 crore for the 2019 Indian Premier League. However, he could score only 40 runs in 4 innings in that season. Two years later, the cricketer was bought by Rajasthan Royals for the 2021 IPL and Chennai Super Kings for the 2022 season.

In the international arena, Shivam played his debut T20I match for India against Bangladesh, on 3 November 2019. The following month the cricketer played his first ODI match for India, against the West Indies. 

On 2 February 2020, in the fifth T20I match against New Zealand Shivam put forth a dismal performance and conceded 34 runs in a single over. It turned out to be the second-most expensive over in a T20I match.

Shivam Dube Net worth

Reportedly, Shivam’s net worth stands at $3.5 million USD. Apart from the income he earns from cricket, Shivam also makes money by endorsing brands such as Sportasy and Parimatch Sports.

Lesser Known Facts About Shivam Dube

• Even at the age of six, Shivam used to be a big hitter. There was a helper at his house who stopped throwing balls at the little boy as he always used to hit them outside the building. 

• During Shivam’s childhood days, Chandrakant Pandit, the former Indian player and coach used to wonder about the little boy’s ability to hit massive sixers. He recalls those days when he used to ask Shivam’s father what he is feeding his son.   

• Nilesh Bhosale, Shivam’s coach in school cricket recalls that though Shivam was talented, he was a fat boy. During those days Shivam’s father Rajesh used to come to the ground to give meat, fresh cow milk, badam, and pista to his son. 

• During Shivam’s early days of cricket, his father used to massage him with mustard oil for an hour and a half after his practice sessions. He says that he continued the practice for around 20 to 21 years.

• Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former Indian cricket captain once told Shivam “ You are good, just be fearless”. According to Shivam, it was the most motivating word for him. 

• Shivam says that the most important advice given to him by his father was to remain grounded and humble. 

• When the lockdown was announced following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Shivam used to help his mother with cooking and cleaning. The cricketer later said that it also helps in better bonding.

• Shivam’s father says that his only dream was to see his son play for the Indian team.

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