IND vs Eng: The Indian team won the fourth T20 match between India and England in Pune and captured the series 3–1. In this match, Harshit Rana, who came on the field as a conversion substitute, played an important role in winning the match. But now a big controversy has arisen about this. England team captain Cos Buttler and former English cricketer Kevin Pietersen Harshit are seen in the team. Apart from this, Akash Chopra is also unhappy with this decision.
Why did the dispute arise?
Actually Shivam Dubey is a batting all -rounder. While Harshit Rana, who took three wickets for India, is a bowling all -rounder. Even if Dubey fit and got down, it was not clear whether he could complete his batting or not. The important thing here is that Shivam Dubey is a better bowler than Harshit Rana. Rana bowled the ball at a speed of 150 km/h during this match. Hence it is clear that both players are not the same. Meanwhile, Akash Chopra and many English veterans have also questioned this. It remains to be seen what the ICC decides on this entire controversy.
Harshit Rana is not a ‘equal player’ – Akash Chopra
Indeed, according to ICC rules, if a player gets head injury, the player can be included in the playing XI. But now many veterans are not understanding this. Captain Josh Butler and Akash Chopra believe that Harshit Rana is not a ‘Like for Like’ player. Akash Chopra said, ‘If joy is bowling, then this’ Like for Like’ replacement does not seem correct. Ramandeep Dubey was Adarsh ’Concishan Replacement’.
Even the veterans of English cricket were angry.
Former English cricketer Michael Vaughan said, “A batsman can replace a part -time bowler bowler.” An all -rounder who has already bowled in IPL 2024. A player who cannot bat and bowl was brought as a conversion substitute. All this is beyond my comprehension. ‘ Apart from this, former legendary English cricketer Kevin Pietersen said, ‘Josh Butler was not happy with this conversion substitute. Ask anyone, is Harshit Rana a ‘Like for Like’ replacement? I don’t think anyone would call it right. I think there will be a lot of discussion about this now.
