India all-rounder Shivam Dube found himself in a playful moment during his appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show when asked to choose between MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma as his favorite captain. Dube, who has played under both leaders, delivered a witty response that left the host, audience, and his fellow cricketers in splits.

In the Netflix episode, Kapil Sharma posed the tricky question to Dube, putting him on the spot. With a grin, Dube cleverly responded, “When I’m playing for Chennai, MS Dhoni is the best, and when I’m playing for India, Rohit Sharma is the best.” His diplomatic and humorous answer earned applause from everyone, including the Indian players on the panel. Rohit Sharma, in a humorous retort, asked Dube if he had rehearsed such answers before appearing on shows.

Shivam Dube has recently been sidelined from India’s T20I series against Bangladesh due to a back injury. This unfortunate setback forced him to miss the entire series. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named Tilak Varma as his replacement for the series. Dube, who has been a key player in India’s recent white-ball campaigns, sustained the injury during a practice session. This injury has also ruled him out of Mumbai’s squad for the ongoing Irani Cup. Although the severity of the injury hasn’t been fully revealed, the team management has taken a cautious stance, ensuring he doesn’t aggravate the condition.

Tilak Varma, a 21-year-old rising star, has been brought in to fill the gap left by Dube. Varma has already made a name for himself in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he has shone for the Mumbai Indians. With 16 T20I appearances for India under his belt, Varma is viewed as a promising middle-order asset with a flair for handling high-pressure situations. His aggressive style and impressive track record make him a valuable addition to the Indian squad.

The much-anticipated three-match T20I series kicks off on Sunday in Gwalior. The second game will be played in Delhi on October 9, followed by the final match in Hyderabad on October 12. Varma will be eager to make his mark on the international stage as he steps into this new opportunity.