T20 World Cup 2026: Star all-rounder Shivam Dubey’s simple style, reached Mumbai by 3rd AC train after the victory

News India Live, Digital Desk: The Indian cricket team created history by winning its third T20 World Cup title by defeating New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 9 March 2026. While the entire country was immersed in celebration after this historic victory, Team India’s star all-rounder Shivam Dubey won everyone’s hearts with his simplicity and wisdom. When he did not get a flight ticket to reach Mumbai, Shivam Dubey took the help of 3rd AC train. This news, which came out on March 11, 2026, has created a stir on social media. When the ‘World Champion’ had to travel secretly: 5 interesting things. Shortage of flights: Due to the World Cup final, all the flights from Ahmedabad to Mumbai were full. Shivam Dubey preferred train over road as it was a time-saving option. Upper berth and blanket support: Dubey wore a cap, mask and full sleeve T-shirt to hide his identity. Inside the train, he climbed straight to his upper berth and wrapped himself in a brown railway blanket so that no one could recognize him. Wife’s wisdom (The TTE Incident): During the journey, when the ticket checker (TTE) came and after reading the name ‘Shivam Dubey’ on the chart, asked – “Shivam Dubey? Is this the same cricketer?”, his wife Anjum cleverly replied “No, no! Where would he come here from?” And TTE moved ahead. Exciting journey of 8 hours: He traveled for about 8 hours in Ahmedabad-Mumbai Sayaji Express. Dubey told that even while going to the washroom at night, he was scared that someone might recognize him and a crowd might gather. Police security cover: The train journey was cut short, but there was a fear of crowd while getting down at Borivali station. For this, Dubey had already sought help from Mumbai Police. When the police came to know that the world champion was coming by train, they were also surprised. Ultimately he came out safely with police escort. Dubey’s performance in T20 World Cup 2026Shivam Dubey played a stormy innings of 26 unbeaten runs in 8 balls in the final, which included 3 fours and 2 sixes. His innings played an important role in taking India to the huge score of 255.