Harshit Rana not like-for-like replacement for Shivam Dube: Jos Buttler
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harshit Rana not like-for-like replacement for Shivam Dube: Jos Buttler

India Today  

England captain Jos Buttler questioned India's move to replace concussed Shivam Dube with Harshit Rana after losing the Pune T20I, saying that it did not align with the definition of a like-for-like replacement. India's decision to bring on Harshit as a concussion substitute for Dube during the fourth T20I against England has come under scrutiny. Harshit made his T20I debut for India during the fourth T20I in Pune, coming in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube. Rule 1.2.7.7 states: "The decision of the ICC Match Referee in relation to any Concussion Replacement Request shall be final and neither team shall have any right of appeal."

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Harshit Rana ready to give his best in Champions Trophy after earning Gambhir's trust
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harshit Rana ready to give his best in Champions Trophy after earning Gambhir's trust

India Today  

India fast bowler Harshit Rana has said that it feels like a dream come true after earning his spot in the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Rana also revealed that head coach Gautam Gambhir had told him long back that he would be in contention to replace Jasprit Bumrah if the latter fails to get fit in time. …

Not Harshit Rana! Ex-India cricketer Atul Wassan picks 30-year-old as his replacement if Bumrah misses Champions Trophy – India TV
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Not Harshit Rana! Ex-India cricketer Atul Wassan picks 30-year-old as his replacement if Bumrah misses Champions Trophy – India TV

India TV News  

It's less than 48 hours before the deadline ends for the final squad announcement for the Champions Trophy and India are sweating over the fitness of their premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Former India cricketer Atul Wassan felt that India would do well if Bumrah and Mohammed Shami were available and fit and bowling together. If there's no Bumrah, we have …

Harshit Rana shuts down concussion-sub controversy once and for all, issues definitive 'I'm not bothered' response
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harshit Rana shuts down concussion-sub controversy once and for all, issues definitive 'I'm not bothered' response

Hindustan Times  

India’s newest pace sensation, Harshit Rana, made an emphatic statement on his ODI debut against England, bagging a three-wicket haul and playing a key role in India’s four-wicket win on Thursday. India's Harshit Rana and Ravindra Jadeja celebrate a wicket during the 1st ODI against England However, the 23-year-old was recently embroiled in a controversy surrounding a concussion-sub. After India's …

Harshit Rana's plan for maiden ODI wicket, death over duty: Ready for all roles
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harshit Rana's plan for maiden ODI wicket, death over duty: Ready for all roles

India Today  

India’s young pacer Harshit Rana made an impressive impact in his ODI debut against England in Nagpur, revealing how he strategically planned his bowling variations to claim his maiden international wicket. Initially, I was trying to set him up by bowling full deliveries, and then I bowled a well-executed short ball, which got me the reward," Harshit said in the …

Harshit Rana registers rare feat during IND vs ENG 1st ODI, becomes only Indian to take same number of wickets on debuts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harshit Rana registers rare feat during IND vs ENG 1st ODI, becomes only Indian to take same number of wickets on debuts

Live Mint  

The last few months has been a dream come true for Harshit Rana after the Delhi pacer made his debut for India across formats. Making his India debut in Perth in BGT, Harshit Rana too 4/48 in the first innings, including the wicket of Travis Head. On his T20I debut, Harshit Rana wasn't in the team sheet before going in …

Gavaskar slams Team India management over concussion substitution controversy: 'There's nothing like-for-like'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gavaskar slams Team India management over concussion substitution controversy: 'There's nothing like-for-like'

Firstpost  

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has criticised Team India’s management over the concussion substitution controversy that involved Harshit Rana coming on for Shivam Dube in the fourth T20I against England. Sunil Gavaskar felt England were 'done in' by India's decision to use Rana as concussion substitute for Dube. Images: AP The controversy surrounding Harshit Rana coming on as a concussion …

Sunil Gavaskar lashes out at India for Shivam Dube controversy: He was not concussed
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar lashes out at India for Shivam Dube controversy: He was not concussed

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar feels that India should not have been allowed a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube in the fourth T20I against England in Pune. Dube was hit on his helmet in the last over of the Indian innings and didn’t return to the field after that, forcing India to bring in a concussion substitute. Fast bowler Harshit …

Ravichandran Ashwin stunned by Harshit Rana’s concussion substitute ruling, calls it ‘pure cricketing miscalculation’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ravichandran Ashwin stunned by Harshit Rana’s concussion substitute ruling, calls it ‘pure cricketing miscalculation’

Live Mint  

Jos Buttler's contention that Harshit Rana was not a like for like replacement, as necessitated by the ICC rules, for Shivam Dube during the 4th T20I at Pune, has now received support from former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin who compared the decision to that of impact player rule in the IPL. "The entire discussion is about how Harshit Rana came …

Concussion substitute Harshit Rana dropped for 5th T20I despite three wickets in fourth match, Shami returns
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Concussion substitute Harshit Rana dropped for 5th T20I despite three wickets in fourth match, Shami returns

India TV News  

Coming in for Shivam Dube as a concussion substitute in the fourth T20I against England, India have not picked Harshit Rana for the fifth T20I at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Harshit picked three wickets after coming in as a concussion replacement for Dube in Pune. Apart from not picking Harshit, India have made one change to their Starting XI …

IND vs ENG: Shivam Dube-Harshit Rana swap raises debate over concussion sub rule
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Shivam Dube-Harshit Rana swap raises debate over concussion sub rule

The Hindu  

Concussion substitute or Impact Player. That has been the debate ever since Harshit Rana was allowed to be a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube during India’s fourth T20I against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium in Pune on Friday. There is no doubt the concussion sub after Dube took a blow on his helmet before being run out in …

IND vs ENG: Shivam Dube-Harshit Rana swap raises debate over concussion sub rule
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Shivam Dube-Harshit Rana swap raises debate over concussion sub rule

The Hindu  

Concussion substitute or Impact Player. That has been the debate ever since Harshit Rana was allowed to be a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube during India’s fourth T20I against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium in Pune on Friday. There is no doubt the concussion sub after Dube took a blow on his helmet before being run out in …

England will admit, maybe not publicly, that Harshit Rana for Shivam Dube was not the problem
1 month, 3 weeks ago

England will admit, maybe not publicly, that Harshit Rana for Shivam Dube was not the problem

Hindustan Times  

Harshit Rana was reconciled to time on the sidelines and an extended wait for his Twenty20 International debut when a blow to the head sustained by Shivam Dube unexpectedly earned him his maiden cap on Friday night. India's Harshit Rana celebrates the dismissal of England's Liam Livingstone during the 4th T20I Rana made an instant impact as a concussion sub, …

Explained: Did Harshit Rana qualify as a like-for-like replacement for Shivam Dube during 4th India-England T20?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Explained: Did Harshit Rana qualify as a like-for-like replacement for Shivam Dube during 4th India-England T20?

Firstpost  

Harshit Rana was added to the India playing XI for the fourth T20 against England as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube. Harshit Rana picked three wickets after coming on as a substitute for Shivam Dube in the fourth India-England T20I. Why concussion substitute Harshit Rana was allowed to bowl According to Rule 1.2.7.3, only like-for-like replacements can be named …

IND vs ENG: 'An out-and-out bowler replacing...', Experts miffed after Harshit replaces Dube as concussion substitute in 4th T20
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: 'An out-and-out bowler replacing...', Experts miffed after Harshit replaces Dube as concussion substitute in 4th T20

Firstpost  

Pacer Harshit Rana was controversially brought on as concussion substitute replacement for all-rounder Shivam Dube during the fourth T20I between India and England in Pune. AP Controversy erupted during the fourth T20 between India and England in Pune on Friday after pacer Harshit Rana was called in as concussion substitute for all-rounder Shivam Dube. Experts react to Harshit’s controversial inclusion …

'England would've done same': Vaughan's puzzling U-turn despite social media fury over India's Rana-Dube concussion sub
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'England would've done same': Vaughan's puzzling U-turn despite social media fury over India's Rana-Dube concussion sub

Hindustan Times  

India secured a hard-fought 15-run victory over England to seal the T20I series in Pune on Friday, but the match was overshadowed by a contentious concussion substitution from the hosts that raised eyebrows. Pacer Harshit Rana replaced batting all-rounder Shivam Dube, a decision that sparked outrage, particularly among England’s players and pundits. India's Harshit Rana celebrates the wicket of England …

IND vs ENG: 'We don't agree with that,' Buttler fumes at Harshit coming on as concussion substitute for Dube
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: 'We don't agree with that,' Buttler fumes at Harshit coming on as concussion substitute for Dube

Firstpost  

England skipper Jos Buttler has expressed anger over pacer Harshit Rana being introduced as a concussion substitute for all-rounder Shivam Dube during the fourth T20 in Pune on Friday. England captain Jos Buttler slammed India’s decision to replace the injured Shivam Dube with Harshit Rana as a concussion substitute during the fourth T20I in Pune on Friday. Dube played a …

Harshit Rana-Shivam Dube concussion substitute controversy: India coach plays safe, says ‘it is out of our hands’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harshit Rana-Shivam Dube concussion substitute controversy: India coach plays safe, says ‘it is out of our hands’

Live Mint  

India bowling coach Morne Morkel played safe on the Harshit Rana-Shivam Dube controversy during the fourth T20I against England in Pune and put the ball in the match referee's court, stating their powers are very limited. The Mumbai batter complained of mild headache symptoms during the innings break and was replaced by fast-bowler Harshit Rana, who was making his T20I …

IND vs ENG: Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana impress in player ratings for 4th T20 but Sanju Samson fails again
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana impress in player ratings for 4th T20 but Sanju Samson fails again

Firstpost  

IND vs ENG 4th T20 player ratings: Harshit Rana and Shivam Dube stood out for India in the fourth T20 against England as the Men in Blue sealed the series with a game to spare. Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube, though, stitched together a magnificent partnership and ensured India made it past 180. Here is how the Indian players fared: …

Jos Buttler fumes over India’s concussion sub in 4th T20I, says Harshit Rana ‘not a like-for-like replacement’ for Dube
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jos Buttler fumes over India’s concussion sub in 4th T20I, says Harshit Rana ‘not a like-for-like replacement’ for Dube

Live Mint  

India registered a 15 run victory in a closely contested T20 clash in Pune, helping the Men in Blue take an unassailable lead in the series. However, more than the result of the match itself a new controversy has erupted over the choice of match refree Javagal Srinath to allow Harshit Rana replacing Shivam Dube as a ‘like for like’ …

'Either Dube put on 25 mph or Rana…': Jos Buttler's sarcastic dig at Team India on concussion substitute controversy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Either Dube put on 25 mph or Rana…': Jos Buttler's sarcastic dig at Team India on concussion substitute controversy

Hindustan Times  

England captain Jos Buttler made his intentions crystal clear on India's concussion substitute controversy after the fourth T20I in Pune. England's captain Jos Buttler didn't agree with Harshit Rana coming in as Shivam Dube's concussion substitute. Buttler said that he didn't agree with Rana coming in as Dube's concussion replacement in the middle. As per 1.2.7.3 of the ICC playing …

Jos Buttler fumes, Kevin Pietersen shocked as Harshit Rana for Shivam Dube concussion sub raises huge controversy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jos Buttler fumes, Kevin Pietersen shocked as Harshit Rana for Shivam Dube concussion sub raises huge controversy

Hindustan Times  

Pacer Harshit Rana changed the game as he came in as a concussion substitute, replacing all-rounder Shivam Dube in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. However, former England skipper Kevin Pietersen questioned the match officials for allowing Harshit Rana to come in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube, asking whether …

ICC Concussion Sub laws: India did no wrong by bringing Harshit Rana in place of Shivam Dube; full explainer
1 month, 3 weeks ago

ICC Concussion Sub laws: India did no wrong by bringing Harshit Rana in place of Shivam Dube; full explainer

Hindustan Times  

India's decision to pick Harshit Rana as the concussion sub for injured Shivam Dube in the fourth T20I against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune gave rise to a major controversy. Indian bowler Harshit Rana with teammates celebrates the wicket of England batter Jamie Overton Rana was brought into the side as a concussion sub in place …

How India fielded Harshit as concussion substitute for Dube? Morne Morkel reveals
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How India fielded Harshit as concussion substitute for Dube? Morne Morkel reveals

India Today  

India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has shared the details of what transpired in the dressing room as they decided to name Harshit Rana as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube in the 4th T20I against England in Pune. Following his match winning performance, Morne Morkel addressed the controversy surrounding Rana’s inclusion in the playing XI and revealed that Dube had …

Concussion controversy: Who said what as India captain keeps mum after 4th T20I
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Concussion controversy: Who said what as India captain keeps mum after 4th T20I

India Today  

Neither Suryakumar Yadav nor Jos Buttler were asked about the concussion substitute controversy that took place in the 4th T20I of the 5-match series between India and England on Friday, January 31. However, it left a sour taste for the visiting side after India opted to field Harshit Rana as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube in the second innings …

Kevin Pietersen extends support to Harshit Rana after concussion-sub controversy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kevin Pietersen extends support to Harshit Rana after concussion-sub controversy

India Today  

Former England cricketer turned commentator Kevin Pietersen extended support to India fast bowler Harshit Rana after his concussion substitute controversy in the 4th T20I against England on Friday, January 31. The fast bowler went on to take three wickets and played a pivotal role in India’s 15-run win. Following his marvellous debut, Pietersen praised the young speedster for assessing the …

Controversial concussion sub Harshit Rana leads India to series-winning T20 victory over England
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Controversial concussion sub Harshit Rana leads India to series-winning T20 victory over England

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Jos Buttler incensed as controversial concussion sub Harshit Rana inspires India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jos Buttler incensed as controversial concussion sub Harshit Rana inspires India

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Harshit not a like-for-like replacement, says Buttler
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harshit not a like-for-like replacement, says Buttler

The Hindu  

Jos Buttler felt that Harshit Rana’s inclusion as a concussion sub was not solely responsible for England’s loss in the fourth T20I here on Friday. I still think we should have gone on to win the match, but we disagree with the decision,” said Buttler. We will ask Javagal some questions just to get some clarity.” Asked if Harshit was …

IND vs ENG, 4th T20I: Jos Buttler says Harshit Rana was not like-for-like replacement for Shivam Dube
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG, 4th T20I: Jos Buttler says Harshit Rana was not like-for-like replacement for Shivam Dube

The Hindu  

England captain Jos Buttler emphasised that Harshit Rana’s inclusion as a concussion substitute was not solely responsible for England’s failure to cross the line and concede the series. However, Buttler made it clear that England disagreed with Rana being adjudged a like-for-like replacement for Shivam Dube. And they said he is the concussion replacement, which I obviously disagreed with, it’s …

IND vs ENG 4th T20I: Suryakumar Yadav reveals mindset after 12/3, India captain says ’we didn’t want to go back’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG 4th T20I: Suryakumar Yadav reveals mindset after 12/3, India captain says ’we didn’t want to go back’

Live Mint  

Keeping the mindset positive even after losing three wickets in an over worked for India, according to captain Suryakumar Yadav as the hosts beat England by 15 runs in the fourth T20I in Pune on Friday. Sent into bat first, India lost Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav in the second over by Saqib Mahmood to be 12/3 at …

IND Vs ENG, 4th T20I: KKR Pacer Marks T20I Debut As Concussion Substitute With Match-Winning Figures
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND Vs ENG, 4th T20I: KKR Pacer Marks T20I Debut As Concussion Substitute With Match-Winning Figures

ABP News  

Harshit Rana Debut: Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 Retention, Harshit Rana, made his T20I debut in a unique fashion on Friday, as the right-arm pacer came on as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube during the 2nd innings. The Indian all-rounder started feeling unwell, and was hence, replaced by the KKR pacer, a move that proved to be the turning …

IND vs ENG: Harshit Rana shines on debut as India defeat England by 15 runs in Pune to clinch T20 series
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Harshit Rana shines on debut as India defeat England by 15 runs in Pune to clinch T20 series

Firstpost  

Rana collected figures of 3/33 on T20I debut and together with Ravi Bishnoi, helped India bowl England out for 166 after Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube’s half-centuries helped the Men in Blue post a competitive score of 181/9 after being invited to bat by opposition captain Jos Buttler. Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube struck half-centuries while Ravi Bishnoi and T20I …

Concussion substitute rules explained: What the ICC playing conditions say?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Concussion substitute rules explained: What the ICC playing conditions say?

The Hindu  

Harshit Rana was named as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube during the fourth T20I between India and England in Pune on Friday. The change sparked a debate over the exact rules related to the change and what the term ‘Like-for-like replacement’ signifies in the International Cricket Council’s playing conditions. The rule 1.2.7 of ICC’s Men’s T20I playing guidelines deals …

Harshit Rana first Indian cricketer to make T20I debut as concussion sub, wins match vs England by replacing Shivam Dube
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harshit Rana first Indian cricketer to make T20I debut as concussion sub, wins match vs England by replacing Shivam Dube

Hindustan Times  

Harshit Rana made his T20I debut in rather unusual circumstances, becoming the first Indian cricketer to play his first international match in this format as a concussion substitute. Rana, who was not originally a part of India's playing XI for the fourth T20I against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, came into the side as a concussion …

Harshit Rana makes T20I debut as concussion substitute against England in Pune
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harshit Rana makes T20I debut as concussion substitute against England in Pune

India Today  

Indian pacer Harshit Rana made his T20I debut against England in the fourth match of the series in Pune, stepping in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube. Dube suffered a blow to the head in the final over of India's innings, prompting the team to bring in Rana under the concussion substitute rule. Rana's debut as a concussion substitute …

Concussion sub controversy explained: Harshit Rana replaces Dube, puzzles pundits
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Concussion sub controversy explained: Harshit Rana replaces Dube, puzzles pundits

India Today  

Former England batter Kevin Pietersen was not happy after India pacer Harshit Rana replaced Shivam Dube as the concussion substitute in the 4th T20I of the 5-match series in Pune. IND vs ENG, 4th T20I: Updates CONCUSSION SUBSTITUTE RULE: EXPLAINED Rana's arrival did not sit well with Pietersen, who argued how a specialist fast bowler could replace an all-rounder as …

Harshit Rana shrugs off concussion controversy: Still a dream debut for me
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harshit Rana shrugs off concussion controversy: Still a dream debut for me

India Today  

Harshit Rana made his T20I debut for India under unusual circumstances when he was brought in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube in the 4th match of the series in Pune on Friday. However, Rana remained unfazed by the concussion controversy, saying that it was a dream debut for him as he picked three wickets in Pune T20I. Pietersen …

India beat England to seal T20 cricket series as sub Rana vexes Buttler
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India beat England to seal T20 cricket series as sub Rana vexes Buttler

Al Jazeera  

India survive late England rally after a mini-collapse of their own to seal five-match series with a game to spare. Harshit Rana has claimed three wickets in his debatable appearance as a concussion substitute to help India to a series-clinching, 15-run victory against England in the fourth T20 International. “I still think we should have gone on to win the …

Harshit Rana after Day 2 of Perth Test: Banter with Mitchell Starc was done with a sense of humour
4 months ago

Harshit Rana after Day 2 of Perth Test: Banter with Mitchell Starc was done with a sense of humour

The Hindu  

Thursday night was a difficult one for Harshit Rana. Having been told about his imminent Test debut, the Delhi speedster tossed and turned as excitement and nerves equally kept him awake for a long time. “I got to know on the previous day of the Test and I did cry after making a speech in the meeting,” he said. And …

Harshit Rana cleans up India's tormentor-in-chief Travis Head to get his maiden Test wicket
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4 months ago

Harshit Rana cleans up India's tormentor-in-chief Travis Head to get his maiden Test wicket

India TV News  

Even if India wouldn't have gotten a Steve Smith or a Marnus Labuschagne out, the whole of 1.4 billion population back home was hoping and praying that Travis Head would get out cheaply. Thankfully for India, the debutant Harshit Rana took care of the left-hander with a corker of delivery, hitting the top of the off stump. Head hit a …

India Calls Up Young Pacer Harshit Rana for Third Test Against New Zealand
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

India Calls Up Young Pacer Harshit Rana for Third Test Against New Zealand

Live Mint  

India has called up pacer Harshit Rana for the third Test against New Zealand in Mumbai starting November 1st. The BCCI selection panel may have included Rana in the squad due to India's loss in the recent Test series against New Zealand and the need to secure a Test match berth for the World Test Championship in 2025.

IPL’s emerging stars: Harshit Rana’s walking the talk
10 months, 1 week ago

IPL’s emerging stars: Harshit Rana’s walking the talk

Hindustan Times  

Sixteen wickets in nine innings at a strike rate better than Jasprit Bumrah should be the headlining act of Harshit Rana in this IPL. Second ball on his debut was smashed for a boundary but Harshit bounced back with Mitchell Marsh’s wicket the very next ball, setting off on a sojourn that has now placed him firmly among the most …

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