Gautam Gambhir, the head coach, sent him a harsh message behind his comeback. Pacer Harshit Rana, who had come under heavy criticism for his lackluster efforts in the first two ODIs, made a stunning bowling exhibition in the third ODI between Australia and India in Sydney. His match-winning session silenced his detractors.
Gautam Gambhir and Rana were both under fire before the Sydney ODI. Rana has continued his patchy form from the Asia Cup, taking just two wickets for 86 runs in the opening two games. There had been concerns raised about his selection over other candidates, such as Arshdeep Singh, with many claiming partiality because of his connection to Gambhir during their time with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). His trust in Rana was being put to the test by both fans and experts. One former cricket player, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, accused the coach of being biased.
However, he allegedly made a direct comment to Rana prior to the match in Sydney. The pacer had called Rana prior to the Sydney match, according to Sharvan, his boyhood coach, who disclosed the pressure and his wish to block out the outside noise. Gautam Gambhir had given Harshit a harsh reprimand and made it plain that he could only be retained by the team if he continued to play well, according to Sharvan.
He informed me over the phone that he intended to use his performance to block out the outside noise. I merely told you to have faith in yourself.
I am aware that certain cricket players claim he is close to Gautam Gambhir.
Gautam Gambhir is able to spot talent, though, and supports it. He has supported numerous cricket players, and they have really benefited their team. He did give Harshit a severe reprimand. His words were straightforward: “perform kar, warna bahar bitunga.” He gives whoever you are a very clear message,” Sharvan told TOI.
At the Sydney Cricket Ground, Rana helped India bowl out Australia for 236 and won by nine wickets with final figures of 4 for 39 in 8.4 overs. At an average of 20.83, Rana finished with six wickets, making him the series’ top wicket-taker in addition to giving India a consolation win. Gambhir’s keen sense of talent and faith in young players were commended by Sharvan.
“Rana is twenty-three. We should give him some time. Krishnamachari Srikkanth took up this child’s cause first. Please don’t judge a child who has just started, even though cricket players have created their YouTube accounts to make money after retiring. Sharvan continued, “They are free to offer advice and reprimands, but please keep your YouTube channel’s visibility intact.”
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