Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has hit out at former captain Kris Srikkanth and veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for what he described as unfair criticism of young fast bowler Harshit Rana and for questioning his inclusion in the upcoming ODI series against Australia. Gambhir’s remarks came after India’s seven-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test in Delhi, which sealed a 2–0 series sweep.

On his YouTube channel, Srikkanth had alleged that Harshit’s selection was influenced by favoritism, calling him a “yes man” and Gambhir’s preferred player. He had also earlier criticised the pacer’s inclusion in the Asia Cup squad. Meanwhile, Ashwin, in his own YouTube video, expressed doubts about why Rana was being picked across formats.

“It’s shameful that someone trying t

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