It is understood that the team management, led by head coach Gautam Gambhir, included Harshit in all three matches against England to assess whether he could be a backup for Jasprit Bumrah.
More significantly, his ability to swing the ball both ways, especially into right-handers during Powerplay overs, gives him an edge—an asset that will be particularly useful on the Dubai International Stadium pitch.
If Shami remains fit, the team is expected to go with Arshdeep for his consistency, game awareness, and ability to handle high-pressure situations in a multi-nation tournament.
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