Ex-India cricketer Kris Srikkanth praised India all-rounder Shivam Dube, saying, "Batters think Dube is easy to hit and then get out to him." Calling him a good bowler, Srikkanth noted that India are using him well and also praised his batting in India-New Zealand second T20I. Dube picked up a wicket and scored 36*(18), including three sixes, in the match.