Gaikwad Picks CSK Teammate Shivam Dube Over Hardik Pandya As Favorite All-Rounder

• Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK captain, named Shivam Dube as his favorite all-rounder, overlooking Hardik Pandya.
• Gaikwad, who succeeded MS Dhoni as CSK captain, will lead the team in IPL 2026.
• Shivam Dube has been with CSK since 2022, scoring 1460 runs in 55 matches and was part of India's T20 World Cup 2024 winning squad.
• Dube was retained by CSK ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auctions and was included in India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad.
• Gaikwad also named Trent Boult as the toughest bowler he faced and MS Dhoni as his cricket idol.

Why It Matters: Ruturaj Gaikwad chose CSK's Shivam Dube as his top all-rounder, highlighting Dube's value to the team.