India, Feb. 1 -- If there was any doubt regarding who the mastermind behind India's decision to bring in Harshit Rana as the concussion substitute for Shivam Dube was, it was erased by the man himself. After producing a match-winning effort with the ball on his T20I debut and that too as a concussion sub for all-rounder Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana said it was head coach Gautam Gambhir who told him to get ready two overs into England's chase.

Harshit, who picked up 3/33 on his T20I debut, said he got to know about Gambhir's plans two overs in the England chase. "It is still a dream debut for me. When Dube came back (to the dugout), after two overs I was informed by sir (Gambhir) I will be the concussion substitute. It is not just for this s...