Hence, Srinath only accepted the swap given the role ... However, Clause 1.2.7.3 states that "The ICC Match Referee should ordinarily approve a Concussion Replacement Request if the replacement ...

Brendon McCullum, England’s head coach, is understood to have spoken with match referee Javagal Srinath ... quick and has batted three times in 26 professional T20s. Srinath, a former India ...

Match referee Javagal Srinath approved the substitution, and Rana successfully helped India to a 15-run victory in the T20I series.