As Indian cricketer and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Shivam Dube celebrated his 32nd birthday on Thursday, June 26, he was showered with love from all sides—most notably from his wife, Anjum Khan. The couple, married since July 16, 2021, and now parents of two, marked the occasion with a touching and personal social media post reflecting their deep connection.
Anjum Khan took to Instagram to share a carousel of three beautiful photos and a video showing the couple cutting a birthday cake and feeding each other in a joyful, tender moment. In her caption, written in Urdu-Hindi, she expressed her deep affection and prayers for her husband: “Happy birthday @dubeshivam love ❤️ ALLAH ❤️ tumko bhot saari khushiyon se qamiyabi se Nawaze… buri nazar se bachaye aur bhot successful kare 🥰 tum khoob qamiyab ho AAMEEN SUMMAAMEEN.”
The message, filled with warmth, faith, and devotion, resonated strongly with fans who flooded the comments with blessings and birthday wishes. The post not only showcased their enduring love but also highlighted the strength of their family unit. The couple embraced parenthood in 2022 with the birth of their son, Ayaan, and recently welcomed their daughter, Mehwish, on January 3, 2025—just months before Shivam’s birthday.
On the cricketing front, however, the year has been a mixed bag for Dube. After a disappointing IPL 2025 season with Chennai Super Kings, who finished at the bottom of the table with just eight points in 14 matches, Dube participated in the T20 Mumbai League 2025. He captained ARCS Andheri, but the team struggled, managing only one win in five matches and finishing last in the standings. Dube himself had a limited presence, scoring just 10 runs across two innings at a strike rate of 125 and an average of 5.
Despite team setbacks, Dube’s individual IPL stats were respectable. He scored 357 runs in 14 matches for CSK, maintaining a batting average of 32.45 and a strike rate of 132.22, including a solid half-century that highlighted his potential as a consistent middle-order performer. While not his most dominant season, Dube showed flashes of the talent that helped him play a key role in India’s 2024 T20 World Cup victory, where his 27-run cameo in the final against South Africa proved crucial.
As he enters another year of life and cricket, Dube finds himself at a personal high despite professional challenges. Supported by a loving family and admired by fans, he remains one of India’s promising all-rounders, working to turn form around while embracing fatherhood and marriage with grace.
