Delhi: In the fourth T20 match played between India and England, Harshit Rana was included as a conversion substitute in place of Shivam Dubey at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday. Harshit Rana took three wickets for 33 runs in four overs in this match and played an important role in saving India's target of 182 runs. India won this match by 15 runs.

However, there is a lot of debate about this decision. England captain Jose Butler described it as unfair and said that Harshit, Shivam Dubey's 'Like-for Like' was not a replacement.

Ashwin's response

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin questioned the decision and expressed displeasure over the role of on-field umpires and match referee. He said that it felt as if it was not an international match but the IPL match.

Ashwin said on his YouTube channel 'Ash Ki Baat', “This match is over and India won the domestic series again. India's performance in T20 was excellent. But, the question is, did we forget that it was an international match and was played like an IPL? “

He further said, “It has happened earlier also when Ravindra Jadeja had concentrated and Yuzvendra Chahal replaced him. But, at that time the spinner came in place of the spinner, while this time the fast bowler was replaced by the all -rounder. ”

Would Ramandeep Singh be the right choice?

The former spinner believes that Ramandeep Singh should have been included as a conversion substitute in place of Harshit Rana. He said, “Here, Harshit was brought in place of Shivam Dubey. Indian or England team has no role in this. If there is no one in the team, then you can say that Harshit Rana can bat a little and Shivam Dubey can bowl a little, that's why we brought him. Options like Ramandeep Singh were sitting outside. “

He further said, “He said,” It is a matter of wrong calculation of cricket, whether from the umpires or from the match referee. Ramandeep Singh was present there like Shivam Dubey. But not him, Harshit Rana was selected as a conversion substitute. I think the responsible people should look into it. “