Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa expressed his preference for Arshdeep Singh over Harshit Rana in the Indian team, citing Arshdeep's greater overall value. Uthappa suggested that while Rana offers batting depth, Axar Patel can fulfill a similar role, allowing for a balanced team with six bowlers and eight batters. He also commented on Mohammed Shami's potential exclusion from the ODI squad, suggesting fitness concerns might be a factor.