Overview

• The all-rounder left Srinagar and returned to Mumbai on Tuesday after experiencing back stiffness in cold conditions.
• The Mumbai Cricket Association medical team evaluated him and advised rest to prevent any aggravation.
• He is part of India’s squad for the five-match T20I series in Australia, which starts on October 29.
• Team officials say they hope he will join the national contingent around October 23, subject to fitness.
• With Dube unavailable, captain Shardul Thakur leads a Mumbai side boosted by Musheer Khan’s return for the Srinagar opener against Jammu & Kashmir.