Former India cricketer Krish namachari Srikkanth recently sparked a heated debate over Harshit Rana's consistent selection in the Indian team. Rana was picked for both the ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming tour of Australia. Srikkanth jokingly suggested that Rana's inclusion is due to his close relationship with coach Gautam Gambhir.
Srikkanth's comments have raised questions about the team selection process. Many are speculating whether players are being chosen based on merit or their relationship with the coach. "Best is to be like Harshit Rana and be a constant yes-man to Gambhir to be selected," Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel, Cheeky Cheeka. This remark has sparked a debate about the potential influence of the coach on team selection.
Concerns over team management
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