Overview
- Dube explains he left Ahmedabad hours after the T20 World Cup win due to urgency to see his child and father.
- He traveled with his wife and a friend in 3rd AC, opting for rail as a faster option than road when flights were unavailable.
- To stay low-profile, he waited in the car until boarding, wore a cap and mask, took an upper berth, and was nearly identified by a ticket checker before his wife deflected attention.
- Ashwin says media focus on the journey is overblown, noting cricketers should be able to enjoy ordinary experiences without sensational coverage.
- Some reports identify the 5:10 am service as the Sayaji Nagari Express and mention a police escort in Mumbai, details that are less widely corroborated; Dube’s strong World Cup showing and upcoming CSK duties provide context for the interest.