It is no secret that Harshit Rana’s continued selection has raised eyebrows among fans and former cricketers alike. The young fast bowler from Delhi, who climbed the ranks through domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League, now finds himself at the center of a growing debate. In India’s opening game against Australia in Perth, Rana came in as the first-change bowler but failed to make a significant impact. That one subdued outing was enough to reignite chatter over whether he truly deserves his place in the Indian squad.
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But is the criticism fair? Or has Rana become the latest casualty of an online culture that thrives on instant outrage and clickable opinions?
Constructive Criticism vs. Crossing the Line
Rana’s case highlights a broader cultural issue. With former cricketers running YouTube channels and social media pages, the line between analysis and clickbait is increasingly blurred. A young player’s performance is dissected, memed, and packaged for engagement. Every over becomes content; every off day becomes a headline.
While opinions are welcome, the bigger question is whet
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