Kamal Ghorui
Shivam Dube recently caught fans’ attention on social media after a funny interaction with paparazzi outside his Mumbai residence went viral. The brief moment offered a glimpse of the India all-rounder’s relaxed and playful side away from the cricket field.The incident took place outside Dube’s upscale apartment complex in Andheri West, a building that houses several personalities from the sports and entertainment industries. In the viral clip, the cricketer is seen near the reception area while speaking on the phone when a paparazzo approaches him with a camera. Although slightly surprised at first, Dube acknowledges the photographer and greets him politely.In the video, Dube, clad in a maroon kurta, appears surprised as the paparazzo excitedly greets him. “Bhai aapko dekh liya hum log ne (Brother, we have already seen you),” the man is heard saying in the video before asking the cricketer how he has been doing.“Badiya bhai (I’ve been great),” Dube replies with a thumbs up, to which the man says, “Humara desh ka naam roshan kar diya aap ne (You’ve made our nation proud).”The moment becomes even more amusing when the all-rounder realises he is being filmed and jokingly says, “Bhai isko abhi delete kar de.”Dube’s popularity has grown significantly following India’s triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The all-rounder played an important role throughout the tournament and emerged as one of the unsung heroes of the title-winning campaign.Having already contributed to India’s successful run in 2024, Dube stepped up again in 2026 with an even bigger impact. Across eight innings, he scored 235 runs at a strike rate of 169.06, producing crucial cameos in several matches and consistently providing momentum when it mattered most.
