India, Feb. 7 -- India's newest pace sensation, Harshit Rana, made an emphatic statement on his ODI debut against England, bagging a three-wicket haul and playing a key role in India's four-wicket win on Thursday. Despite facing early struggles - including a brutal 26-run over - Rana turned his fortunes around with a sensational second spell.

However, the 23-year-old was recently embroiled in a controversy surrounding a concussion-sub. Rana was used as a substitute for Shivam Dube, who was hit on the helmet during one of India's T20Is during the series against England earlier this month. The decision drew significant flak from England, as Dube is primarily a batting all-rounder, while Rana's role is that of a fast bowler.

After India's ...