Shivam Dube: Cricket, Net Worth, Father, Girlfriend & Facts

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Shivam Dube is an Indian cricketer playing for Mumbai in domestic cricket and the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. He is an all-rounder who bats left-handed and bowls right-arm at a medium pace.

In February 2022, in the 2022 IPL auction, he was bought by Chennai Super Kings.

Dube is a rising cricketer and an avid cricket fan; you must be familiar with his medium-fast bowling and incredible sixes and fours crossing the boundaries.

Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube Profile (Source: Entertainment Photos)

Also, Shivam relates to the saying, “No matter what life offers you, don’t give up.” The cricketer proved to the world that he was bound to be one of the most celebrated young talents.

The financial crisis didn’t stop him from making cricket his only profession. Who would have seen the future of Shivam being one of the highest-paid cricketers for his rare talent? Indeed, hard work pays off.

He played his first international match for India in November 2019.

The young star has represented his country in T20I and ODI, a great start to his journey in the very starting phase.

Moreover, Shivam might confuse you with his structured and tall body for being a model. So, keep the information for future reference. Let’s go below the articles to know everything, including his net worth, girlfriend, and more.

Let’s start with some quick facts.

Shivam Dube | Quick Facts

Full Name Shivam Dube
Nick Name None
Age 30 Years Old
Height 6 feet / 1.83 m / 183 cm
Weight 75 kg / 154 lbs
Horoscope Cancer
Date Of Birth June 26, 1993
Birth Place Mumbai, India
Religion Hinduism
Nationality Indian
Ethnicity Asian
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Dark Brown
Skin Color Fair
Gender Male
Sexual Orientation Straight
Marital Status Married
Wife Anjum Khan
Kids None
Father’s Name Rajesh Dube
Mother’s Name Madhuri Dube
Siblings Two sisters: Pooja Dube And Priyanka Prabhu
High School Hansraj Morarji Public School
University Rizvi College Of Arts, Science & Commerce
Graduated Year Not Available
Profession Indian Cricketer
Active from 2015
Batting Left-Handed
Bowling Right-Arm
Domestic Matches 2015-2016 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, 2016-17 Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2017-18 Ranji Trophy, & 2018-19 Ranji Trophy.
National Team India
IPL Team Royal Challengers Bangalore (Past-Team), Rajasthan Royals (Past-Team) & Chennai Super Kings (Current)
Net Worth $3 Million
IPL Earning $2.4 Million
IPL Salary Rank  124
IPL Salary (2022) $520k 
Jersey Number 70 (CSK) & 25 (RR)
Social Media Instagram, Twitter
Last Update March 2024

Shivam Dube | Family, Early Childhood, & Age

The rising Indian cricketer, Shivam, was born on 26 June 1993 in Mumbai. As a June born, his zodiac sign is Cancer.

As of 2024, he is 30 years old.

The rising cricketer, Shivam, is the son of Rajesh Dube (father) and Madhuri Dube (mother).

His father, Rajesh, had a dairy farm business. Also, the cricketer’s father inaugurated a company related to washing jeans.

Shivam Dube With His Father
Shivam Dube With His Father (Source: Instagram)

Rajesh also owns a factory in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. At the same time, Shivam’s mother is a housewife.

Shivam was brought up in Mumbai with his two sisters, Priyanka Prabhu and Pooja Dube.

Talking about his childhood, he had an average lifestyle. The cricketer was into cricket from a young age, and he made it a profession.

Shivam Dube | Education, Body Measurements, Height & Weight

The all-rounder cricketer Shivam attended the public school in his hometown called Hansraj Morarji Public School.

Later, he enrolled at the Rizvi College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Mumbai.

Moving on to Shivam’s physique, he stands tall at 1.83 meters. And his listed weight is 154 lbs.

Similarly, Shivam has black hair and dark brown eyes, which adds beauty to his perfectly structured body.

Shivam Dube Other Personal Info

After getting to know about his birthplace, you might be thinking about whether he is Indian or has a foreign identity in case. Shivam holds Indian nationality.

He belongs to the Asian ethnic group. Similarly, the cricketer follows Hinduism. It is the religion most Indians follow, the root of Brahmin, Kshatriya, and Vaishya backgrounds.

The cricketer respects every religion. Also, he celebrates the auspicious occasions of other faiths.

Shivam Dube | Net Worth

The cricketer earns a good income by playing in different leagues. Indeed, Shivam has collected a hefty amount via his profession.

He signed worth $650k contract with Royal Challengers Banglore in 2019 for the first time in the IPL.

In 2021, he signed a deal of $575k with the Rajasthan Royals.

He is with Chennai Super Kings for the 2022 IPL, in a contract worth $520k.

Besides, Shivam also earned more than $0.9 million (₹5 crores INR) in 2019’s Indian Premier League. In 2020’s Indian Premier League, he made $1.6 million (₹12.5 crores INR).

He has added a handsome amount by receiving cash prizes for being the Man of the Match and several other recognitions.

Various companies have sponsored this talented player, including Sareen Sports (Cricket Gear), My Fitness Peanut Butter, and Sportasy App (Fantasy App).

As per the sources’ Shivam has a net worth of around $3 million (₹22 crores INR).

Shivam has also played cricket at the domestic and international levels. Without a doubt, he has accumulated a considerable fortune.

Properties

The wealthy sportsman Shivam is living a lavish life with his parents now.

Indeed he has a  mansion worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and various luxurious vehicles to travel around.

Emotional & Financial Support

Shivam’s father has been the first and most notable supporter from the beginning to date. For instance, Rajesh even put the Bhiwandi located factory on lease to financially support Dube’s cricket ambitions.

Also, Rajesh was the first one to know the potential of Shivam. As a result, the cricketer got his father’s support to enroll at the Chandrakant Pandit Cricket Academy, Andheri West, Mumbai.

However, Shivam’s family couldn’t fund his cricket career further, so he had to stop playing at 14. During that time, the rising player didn’t have enough money to work on his fitness & diet.

At 19, Shivam returned to polish his skills with the financial support of his uncle, Ramesh Dube, and a cousin, Rajiv Dube.

Shivam has reached the peak through his exceptional talent. The cricketer doesn’t have to step back, as he has enough money to travel anywhere and fulfill the match requirements.

Shivam Dube Career Highlight

After taking about four years break due to financial problems, Shivam resumed playing cricket at 19. On his return, he soon became selected for the Mumbai under-23s.

Shivam’s selection led to his domestic playing career for Mumbai. After that, he played in the 2015-2016 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, 2016-17 Vijay Hazare Trophy, and 2017-18 Ranji Trophy.

Shivam Dube Durin The Practise
Shivam Dube During The Practise (Source: Instagram)

He scored his maiden century in first-class cricket in Mumbai’s match against Railways on 2 November 2018.

Shivam, with his team Mumbai, also secured the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2022. 

Indian Premier League 

After leaving a mark in domestic matches, it was time for Shivam to enter the international arena.

During the 2019 Indian Premier League’s player auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore selected him as one of the season’s top all-rounders. His magic continued in 2021’s IPL with Rajasthan Royals.

The Chennai Super Kings bought him in the auction for the 2022 IPL tournament.

Under the wing of famous players like MS Dhoni and Robin Uthappa, Dube performed remarkable knocks in his 11 appearances for the CSK.

He was dismissed after the spectacular flying catch by the Kishan in one of the IPL matches.

T20I

The cricketer made his T20I debut on November 3, 2019, against Bangladesh.

By playing considerably well, Shivam again got a chance to make his first appearance in ODI against the West Indies on December 15, 2019.

Later, on February 2, 2020, against New Zealand, Shivam made a record with the second-most expensive over in a T20I match.

Bowling Speed

It won’t be a waste if we talk about Shivam’s hitting speed because he can hit the ball a country mile.

And looking at his all-around abilities and power game, he is one of the most approached players in the upcoming IPL auction.

As per sources, Shivam has not met his potential; he still has to put his efforts into bowling, as his average speed is around 125 kmpl, which is not considered good enough.

Out And About For Oman Tour With Yashashvi Jaiswal

All-rounder Shivam Dube and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal were released from their IPL camp by the Rajasthan Royals for a limited-overs tour to Oman, and Shams Mulami was the lead for the Mumbai team.

Mumbai’s senior selection committee selected a 14-member squad for the tour, which included three T20 games, which were played in 2021 on August 22, 24, and 26, while the 50-over games were played.

The squad stayed in isolation for a day, at least after landing in Muscat. Due to rain, no match was possible in Mumbai, and this invitation from Oman at least gave cricketers good match practice.

Other Venture

Dube visited Thakur College of Science and Commerce on 15 December 2022 and interacted with his fans.

He went there to create awareness and promote a healthy and active lifestyle among the youth.

Shivam Dube | Relationships, Wife & Children

The dashing and muscular cricketer Shivam often becomes the talk of the town regarding his private life. Most people of every age love his looks.

So, his well-wishers and fans debated whether he had ever been in love or had a girlfriend. For sure, you don’t want to be heartbroken.

Unfortunately, many hearts have been broken recently. This dashing cricket married his long-time beautiful girlfriend Anjum Khan on July 16, 2021, in a grand ceremony with plenty of guests invited to the event.

The wedding was performed with the Islamic rituals of Nikah. The beautiful couple is happily married and was blessed with a boy on 13 February 2022.

Unknown Facts About Shivam Dube

  • Shivam started playing cricket at the age of six.
  • His favorite cricketer is Jacques Kallis.
  • Shivam is famous for smashing five sixes in one of the 2018-2019 Ranji Trophy matches. It is one of his early career records.
  • After completing the Chandrakant Pandit Cricket Academy courses, Shivam got training by the coach Satish Samant.
  • The cricketer is a left-handed batter.
  • Shivam’s bowling approach is medium-fast. And he is the right-arm bowler.
  • He is one of the cricketers who is not involved in any controversies until now.
  • Shivam is one of the tallest cricketers in India, with a height of 1.82 meters.

Social Media Presence

Shivam is available on Instagram and Twitter and keeps posting about his personal and professional lives.

He doesn’t let his fans get bored by giving almost updates on everything related to the cricket world.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Shivam handles 660k followers on his Instagram.

On Twitter, Shivam has 234.9k followers as of this writing.

Twitter: @IamShivamDube

Instagram: @dubeshivam

Popularity Graph

Shivam Dube is an Indian cricketer who plays for Mumbai in domestic cricket and the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.

Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube Popularity Graph (Source: Google)

The above graph shows Dube’s popularity over the past twelve months.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many matches did Shivam Dube play in IPL?

Shivam played about 35 matches in IPL and scored 688 runs in 33 innings. His highest score in IPL is 95.

How many centuries does Shivam Dube have in IPL?

Dube has 0 IPL centuries, 3 IPL half-centuries, 4 times 30+, and 6 times 20+ IPL runs. He has a strike rate of 133.3, with an average of 19.65 in 516 IPL balls.

Has Shivam Dube played in Test and ODI matches?

Shivam has not played for Test and ODI matches to date but has played in the T20I against Bangladesh.

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