Shivam Dube’s secret train journey exposed: Why India’s World Cup hero traveled 3rd AC in disguise

A few days ago, after India’s historic 2026 T20 World Cup win, all-rounder Shivam Dube did not fly back to Mumbai like many of his teammates. With flights fully booked, he quietly traveled from Ahmedabad to Mumbai in a 3rd AC train with his wife and a friend.

The CSK all rounder has now explained why he left by train early the next morning after India’s T20 World Cup win.

Speaking at an fitness event, 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 thha (I was feeling very anxious to meet my children and my father at home… that’s why I went home early in the morning. I just could not wait.)”

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From hiding under a blanket to his wife's clever lie: How Dube fooled a suspicious TC

Knowing that traveling as a famous cricketer could attract attention, Shivam Dube tried to stay unnoticed. He took an early morning train from Ahmedabad at 5:10 am, hoping the station would be less crowded, and stayed in his car until just before boarding.

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

Even with these precautions, the star all-rounder was almost recognized when a ticket checker saw his berth and asked, “Shivam Dube? Woh kaun hai, cricketer? (Shivam Dube? Who is he, a cricketer?)”

Quickly, Dube’s wife Anjum Khan replied, “No, no. Woh kahan se aayega? (No, no. Where would he come from?)” and successfully convinced the checker that it was not the cricketer. The situation was handled smoothly without any problems.

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"My real hero": Watch the emotional moment Shivam Dube gifts his Medal to his father

Shivam Dube's fame has grown after India’s 2026 T20 World Cup victory. In eight matches, he scored 235 runs at a strike rate of 169.06, playing important innings that gave India momentum. He was already part of India’s 2024 campaigns, but in 2026 he became one of the underrated heroes, showing he is a reliable and important all-rounder.

After coming home, The champion all-rounder shared a video where he put his medal around his father’s neck. His father was wearing an Indian jersey and was very happy to pose with the medal. Dube also wrote a message saying that his dad is his real hero. Fans and celebrities, including Anil Kapoor, sent lots of love and good wishes in the comments.

Shivam Dube has become a dangerous batter against spin bowlers. Over the years, the Mumbai player has shown he can hit big shots and clear boundaries. In the T20 World Cup, he proved to be a powerful middle-order hitter and a reliable finisher. He will be seen in the IPL 2026, playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) led by Ruturaj Gaikwad.

In the 2025 IPL season, Dube played 14 matches for CSK, scoring 357 runs at an average of 32.45. For the 2026 IPL season, he has been retained by CSK for ₹12 crore. Fans are excited to see how Dube can change CSK’s batting and team performance in the new season.