Shivam Dube finally revealed the 'anxiety' reason why he took an early morning train just after India’s T20 World Cup win; watch video

Few days ago after India’s historic 2026 T20 World Cup victory, all-rounder Shivam Dube chose not to fly back to Mumbai like several of his teammates. Instead, with flights fully booked, he quietly travelled from Ahmedabad to Mumbai in a 3rd AC train along with his wife and a friend.

Shivam Dube has finally explained the reason behind his early train departure the very next morning after India’s T20 World Cup victory.

He said: “Ghar jaake mujhe apne bachche aur apne papa se milne ki kaafi anxiety ho rahi thi… isliye main subah-subah ghar chala aaya. Wait hi nahi ho raha tha.”



Aware that travelling as a high-profile cricketer could draw attention, Shivam Dube made conscious efforts to remain unnoticed. He opted for an early morning train leaving Ahmedabad at 5:10 am, expecting minimal crowd at the station, and stayed inside his car until the final moments before boarding.

To further avoid recognition, he wore a cap, face mask, and a full-sleeved T-shirt, and spent most of the journey resting on the upper berth of his compartment.

Despite trying to stay under the radar, Shivam Dube nearly got recognised at one point. A ticket checker glanced at the berth and said, “Shivam Dube? Woh kaun hai, cricketer?” while appearing unsure. Acting swiftly, Dube’s wife stepped in and replied, “No, no. Woh kahan se aayega?”, successfully convincing him that it wasn’t the cricketer. The situation was handled smoothly without any further issues.

The remainder of the journey was uneventful for Shivam Dube and his companions. He arrived in Mumbai without drawing the kind of attention he might have faced at an airport. Local police assisted in managing his exit from the station, ensuring a smooth and secure departure.