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India all-rounder Shivam Dube had an unusual journey back home after playing a key role in India\u2019s triumph in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final. While most players flew out after the title clash, Dube opted for a far more modest route, travelling by train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, successfully defending their title and becoming the first team to win three T20 World Cups<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n However, Dube\u2019s post-match travel plans did not go as expected.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>With flights from Ahmedabad to Mumbai fully booked following the final, the all-rounder decided to board an early-morning train instead. He travelled along with his wife and a friend, booking tickets in the 3rd AC compartment of Sayaji Express to reach home as quickly as possible.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThere were no flights available, so I decided to take a train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai early in the morning. We could have gone by road, but the train was faster,\u201d Dube said while speaking to The Indian Express<\/em>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Aware that he could easily be recognised by fans, the 32-year-old tried to keep a low profile during the journey. He revealed that he wore a cap, a\u00a0<\/span><\/span>mask<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and a full-sleeved T-shirt\u00a0<\/span><\/span>in an attempt to<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>remain unnoticed.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI wore a cap, a\u00a0<\/span><\/span>mask<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and a full-sleeved T-shirt. It was a 5:10 am train, so we hoped there would not be many people on the platform. <\/span><\/span>I told my wife that I will wait in the car till five minutes before the train\u2019s departure. After that, I will rush to board the train,” Dube said.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n After arriving at Borivali station, local police\u00a0<\/span><\/span>reportedly escorted<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Dube off the platform to ensure a hassle-free exit. The all-rounder is expected to spend a few days with his family before joining the Chennai Super Kings for the upcoming 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which kicks off on March 28.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Dube had an impactful campaign in India\u2019s victorious tournament run and even played a cameo in the final, smashing 26 runs off just eight deliveries to help India post a massive total.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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