Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir reportedly sent a stern message to Harshit Rana ahead of the third and final ODI against Australia in Sydney on October 25, Thursday. With Rana not living up the expectations, his childhood coach said Gambhir told him, 'Perform kar, warna bahar bitha dunga', which translates to 'Perform or I'll make you sit outside the team'. Read Also Video: Virat Kohli Grabs Shubman Gill's Arm, Engages In Intense Tactical Discussion With Indian...

Having bowled four overs in Perth, he claimed no wickets for 27 runs, with Australia winning comfortably to take a 1-0 lead. The second ODI in Sydney saw the right-arm pacer pick up a couple of wickets to finish with figures of 8-0-59-2 but his final three overs costed 34 runs as the hosts took an unassailable 2-0 lead.

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