Shivam Dube's World Cup Final Performance: How Leadership Belief Wins
Despite heavy criticism, Shivam Dube delivered crucially in T20 World Cup 2024 final — backed by Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid's belief. Avinash Chate on how leader support turns doubt into peak performance.
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By Avinash Chate — Maharashtra’s #1 Corporate Trainer & Motivational Speaker. Published 2026-05-22.