Gautam Gambhir: Team India easily defeated Pakistan in the Champions Trophy and moved strongly towards the semi-finals. However, Team India dropped two catches against Pakistan, which Pakistan could not take advantage of. Team India's next match is against New Zealand and if catches are dropped in this match too, it will be difficult for the Indian team to win. Anyway, giving New Zealand a chance is inviting defeat.

The one who dropped the catch against Pakistan is considered very special to coach Gautam Gambhir, so now it is being said that if Gambhir's favorite player drops catches again, it will be difficult for the Indian team to win against New Zealand.

Harshit Rana's 'missed catch' moment!

When Team India came on the field against Pakistan in the high-voltage match of the Champions Trophy, the bowlers performed brilliantly. But one moment that caught everyone's attention was Harshit Rana dropping an easy catch of Mohammad Rizwan!

This catch could have proved to be a big loss for Team India, but the accurate line-length of the Indian bowlers and the failure of the Pakistani batsmen took control of the situation. However, if the same mistake is repeated against New Zealand, then Team India may be in trouble!

Harshit Rana's test

Some people believe that head coach Gautam Gambhir played a big role in getting Harshit Rana a place in Team India. Gambhir has been supporting him in Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as well and he also expressed confidence in him in the Champions Trophy.

However, now that everyone's eyes are on Harshit Rana, his performance has come under the target of critics. If Harshit misses fielding against New Zealand, then questions may arise on his selection and Gambhir may also have to face criticism.

Next stop - 'Catch or Match'?

Now the Indian team will take the field against New Zealand to secure a place in the semi-finals and any mistake in this match can prove costly. The Kiwi team's batsmen are experts in taking full advantage of dropped catches.

Against the Kiwi team, the entire team including Harshit Rana will not have to take any laxity in fielding. Now the question is - will Harshit Rana be able to prove himself against New Zealand or will the story of dropped catches be repeated again? The answer will be found only on the field!