India, July 8 -- Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik didn't hold back as Gautam Gambhir raised eyebrows by promoting Harshit Rana up in the batting order in the third T20I against England at Trent Bridge. After the hosts set a mammoth 200-plus target, the Men in Blue suffered a rare batting collapse, losing five wickets in the powerplay. As they sought revival, Harshit appeared on the crease following the dismissal of Axar Patel. Karthik, who was in the commentary box, was stunned by the decision.

The ex-wicketkeeper-batter expected Shivam Dube to follow Axar in the batting order. Gambhir might have saved the all-rounder for the latter half of their innings, but the tactics didn't work. India were ultimately bundled out for 76 runs, su...