'He's Had Enough': Gautam Gambhir Lashes Out At Critics Of India Youngster, Justifies BGT Inclusion

India squ for Border Gavaskar Trophy Series was an eye-opener after several young cricketers received call-ups for coveted series. One particular name was Harshit Rana, as fans were disputed over young pacer's call-up since he hasn't h much game time. Rana was also t named in ufficial tests between India A and Australia A, which drew criticism over his inclusion in main squ. Amid chatter, he coach Gautam Gambhir has broken his silence over Harshit's call-up.

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Gautam Gambhir Hits Back At Critics Over 22-Year-Old's Pacer's Inclusion In BGT Squ

While speaking to media at press conference, Gautam Gambhir justified Harshit Rana's absence from India A squ against Australia A. Gambhir said that he h competed in one first-class match, which is why he wasn't sent to Australia to be a part of India A. He ded that trainers felt, and physiorapists believe that he has eugh trainers under his belt.

"He h played a first-class game against Assam and he did reasonably well in that game. So we all thought that I think he's h eugh bowling under his belt rar than just sending him and playing him ar first-class game. I think for us, I think it is important for a fast bowler to be fish as well. It's gonna be a long tour. It's going to be a five-match series. So bowling coach and physios and trainers thought that he's h eugh under his belt. And that was one of reasons," Gautam Gambhir said.

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Harshit Rana received his maiden call-up in India vs New Zealand series, and manment decided to call him up for 3rd and final Test match at Wankhede Stium in Mumbai. While he did t find a spot in Playing XI, Rana's inclusion was teworthy as chatter for his selection for BGT squ picked up intensity.

In ten first-class matches he has played, 22-year-old pacer has amassed 43 wickets at an aver of 24. He also picked up two fifers, which helped his case to be fast-tracked for Team India. Harshit is among key pacers for series, but it is yet to be seen wher he will find a spot in Paying XI.