Former India opener Aakash Chopra weighed in on the all-rounder debate for India's T20 World Cup squad, suggesting that both Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube should be considered. Hardik, recovering from an ankle injury, is set to captain Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024, making a potential return to the national side for the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies.

Dube, seizing opportunities during Hardik's absence, showcased his power-hitting skills in the T20I series against Afghanistan. Aakash Chopra drew parallels between Dube and the legendary Yuvraj Singh, emphasizing the need to utilize his attacking style effectively. He advocated for including both Hardik and Dube in the T20 World Cup squad, acknowledging Dube's strong performance in the recent series.

Chopra highlighted the importance of power-hitting in T20 cricket, emphasizing that pitches in the Caribbean and the United States favor spinners. He concluded by expressing optimism for Dube's IPL 2024 performance with the Chennai Super Kings, adding to his credentials for the T20 World Cup selection.