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Ravi Ashwin Defends Harshit Rana Amid Social Media Trolling Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ravi Ashwin<\/a>, has come out in defense of pacer Harshit Rana after fans trolled him on social media following his inclusion in India\u2019s squad for the Australia series. Ravi Ashwin criticized those making personal attacks against Rana, emphasizing that such behavior was uncalled for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rana, a consistent presence in the Indian team, has been named in both the ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming series against Australia. While Ravi Ashwin had previously questioned Rana\u2019s selection, he acknowledged that the pacer must possess notable talent to have earned the selectors\u2019 trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trolling intensified after former India chief selector Kris Srikkanth joked that Rana\u2019s opportunities stemmed from being head coach Gautam Gambhir\u2019s \u201cfavourite.\u201d Fans responded by floodi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ravi Ashwin Questions Personal Attacks on Harshit Rana: \u201cWouldn\u2019t He Be Shattered?\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ravi Ashwin has come out strongly against the online trolling targeting young cricketer Harshit Rana. <\/a>Speaking in a video on his YouTube channel, Ashwin urged fans to keep criticism focused on performance rather than making it personal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cImagine Harshit sees a reel where he\u2019s being harshly criticised just before playing a match for India\u2014wouldn\u2019t that shatter him? And if his parents and friends see it, how would that affect them? Criticise their skills or style of cricket, yes\u2014but it shouldn\u2019t get personal,\u201d Ravi Ashwin said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added, \u201cIt might seem funny once or twice, but it shouldn\u2019t become a running theme. People create such content because there\u2019s an audience for it. Negativity sells these days, but we should avoid consuming it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on his own career, Ravi Ashwin recalled being criticised multiple times by former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar but never taking it personally. \u201cCriticism is fine as long as it doesn\u2019t get personal. Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised me countless times, but I never held a grudge. What they say might be right or wrong, but it shouldn\u2019t attack the person,\u201d said the 39-year-old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The debate over Rana\u2019s treatment also drew comments from Gautam Gambhir<\/a>, who indirectly criticised Kris Srikkanth for targeting the young cricketer. During the post-match press conference of India\u2019s second Test against West Indies, Gambhir said, \u201cIt\u2019s shameful if you criticise 23-year-olds just to run your YouTube channel. Harshit has made it to the national team on merit\u2014his father isn\u2019t an ex-cricketer or ex-chairman. Targeting individuals is unfair.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gambhir added, \u201cCritique their performance; that\u2019s what selectors are for. But saying horrible things about a 23-year-old on social media\u2014how does that affect his mindset?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rana, who played a crucial role in Kolkata Knight Riders\u2019 IPL 2024 title-winning campaign with 19 wickets, has earned his place across all three formats with Gambhir\u2019s guidance.<\/p>\n\n\nNo schema found.\n\n\n

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