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Shivam Dube (centre) in motion throughout India vs England T20I collection© AFP
The concussion substitute controversy was one of many largest speaking factors of the recently-concluded T20I collection between India and England. Within the fourth T20I, Shivam Dube was changed by Harshit Rana as a concussion substitute, with Harshit – primarily a pure pacer – deemed a like-for-like alternative for a batting all-rounder like Dube. The transfer was closely criticised by gamers, consultants and followers, with former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen being pretty outspoken about it. Nevertheless, after Shivam Dube picked up two wickets within the fifth T20I, former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has jokingly hit again at Pietersen.
“Shivam Dube came and picked up a wicket with his first ball (in the fifth T20I). Kevin Pietersen wanted to see him bowl, and he shut him up immediately,” joked Uthappa, talking on his personal YouTube channel.
Rana being deemed a like-for-like alternative for Dube by match referee Javagal Srinath was a call slammed by a number of present and former cricketers.
Uthappa additionally agreed that it was a somewhat contentious resolution to permit Harshit Rana to be the concussion substitute.
“It was contentious, and there needs to be absolute clarity as far as the law is concerned and ICC should take care of it,” Uthappa mentioned.
Uthappa, nevertheless, mentioned that he considers Dube a “proper all-rounder”, giving credit score to his bowling capacity.
“Obviously, there was approval from the match referee. In the last match (fifth T20I), Shivam Dube also picked up two wickets. He’s a proper all-rounder though he bowls 20-25 kmph less than Harshit but still a pretty decent effective bowler,” Uthappa mentioned.
Dube additionally picked up the wicket of Jacob Bethe
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