Young India fast bowler Harshit Rana has landed himself in trouble after a heated moment during India's thrilling 17-run victory over South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi. Harshit Rana's aggression has put the rising Indian pacer under the spotlight for the wrong reasons.
The incident took place in the 22nd over of South Africa's chase when Rana dismissed Dewald Brevis, who is known worldwide for his aggressive batting style. Celebrating the big wicket, Harshit turned toward the South African dressing room and angrily told Brevis to walk back.
Harshit Rana reprimanded by ICC for controversial celebration against Dewald BrevisMatch officials felt the action was unnecessary and could have triggered an angry reaction from the dismissed batter. On Wednesday, December 3, the International Cricket Council ICC reviewed the heated moment and found Harshit guilty of breaching Article 2.5 of the Code of Conduct.