In a dramatic turn of events during the 5-match IND vs ENG T20I series, England faced a critical setback as India clinched victory to secure the series with a commanding 3-1 lead. The pivotal moment arrived when Harshit Rana, serving as a concussion substitute, turned the tide with an impressive performance, claiming 3 crucial wickets that contributed significantly to India's 15-run win in Pune.

However, controversy erupted as England captain Jos Buttler expressed vehement disagreement over the substitution, vehemently arguing that Harshit Rana and Shivam Dube were not comparable replacements. "Either Shivam Dube suddenly gained significant pace with the ball, or Harshit has made extraordinary strides in batting. It's not a like-for-like swap, and we strongly oppose that decision," Buttler remarked post-match. Despite the contentious substitution, Buttler maintained confidence in England's ability to have clinched victory under different circumstances.