NEW DELHI: A concussion is a common form of injury, particularly in sports. It occurs when a sudden impact causes the brain to move within the skull, potentially leading to a mild traumatic brain injury. Symptoms can vary widely, and not all concussions involve a loss of consciousness. While most individuals recover fully, proper rest…
NEW DELHI: The selection of Harshit Rana as a concussion substitution for Shivam Dube during the fourth Twenty20 International in Pune, according to legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar, was not like-for-like and detracted from the hosts’ victory.Harshit, who is mainly a pacer, took Dube’s place after the all-rounder had a concussion while batting in the…
NEW DELHI: Even as India and England gear up for the fifth and final T20I of the series in Mumbai on Sunday, the hosts’ concussion substitute move in the fourth game is still a raging debate.India used Harshit Rana as a concussion replacement for half-centurion Shivam Dube, which allowed the hosts to win the fourth…
Ravichandran Ashwin and Harshit Rana NEW DELHI: The controversy over Harshit Rana coming in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube during the fourth T20I between India and England in Pune has continued to spread, with former players questioning the decision. Even England captain Jos Buttler openly stated that Rana was not a “like-for-like” replacement…
NEW DELHI: The selection of Harshit Rana as a “concussion sub” in place of Shivam Dube infuriated England captain Jos Buttler, but India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel defended the decision, claiming that match referee Javagal Srinath made the final call after they presented the young pacer’s name. Head coach Gautam Gambhir skillfully employed the rules…
Alastair Cook claimed that Harshit Rana coming in as a concussion substitute during the 4th T20I between India and England made ‘no sense’ as the hosts sealed the series in Pune. Harshit came in as a substitute for the injured Shivam Dube, who was hit on the helmet during the final over of the Indian…
Jos Buttler gestures during the 4th T20I against India in Pune. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England captain Jos Buttler disagreed with India’s brilliant move of using Harshit Rana as a concussion replacement for half-centurion Shivam Dube, which allowed the hosts to win the fourth game of the five-match T20I series in Pune on Friday by…
Harshit Rana (2nd L) with teammates celebrates the wicket of England batter Jamie Overton. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India pacer Harshit Rana made history on Friday during the fourth match of the five-match T20I series against England, becoming the first player to make a T20I debut mid-match as a concussion substitute among full-member teams. Rana…
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. The decision sparked controversy online, with experts questioning the substitution of a pacer for an all-rounder, as it did not appear…
Former England batter Kevin Pietersen fumed in the commentary box after fast bowler Harshit Rana replaced all-rounder Shivam Dube as a concussion substitute in the 4th T20I of the 5-match series against England. The incident happened on January 31, in Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. Rana replaced Dube, as the batter was not able to…