New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- India head coach Gautam Gambhir has ripped apart former India cricketers Krishnamachari Srikanth and Ravichandran Ashwin for targeting Harshit Rana after 23-year-old pacer was included for the Australian tour. Rana was included in both the ODI and T20I Indian squads, which fly out from New Delhi on October 15.

Having made his international debut lately in 2024 during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, the Delhi pacer showed signs of brilliance at the top level but is yet to cement his spot in the playing XI. Gambhir's remarks on Tuesday came after both Srikanth and Ashwin questioned Rana's selection on their YouTube shows.

"Look, it's a little shameful and I will be very honest with you. If you are criticisin...