Harshit Rana joins the Indian team for the third test against New Zealand, can debut
For this reason, Harshit will not be available for Delhi’s upcoming match in Ranji Trophy. Harshit Rana (Photo Source: Harshit Rana has impressed the selectors with his last few performances and that is why he has been included in the Indian squad for the third Test against New Zealand. Now due to this reason Harshit will not be available for Delhi’s upcoming match in Ranji Trophy. In the first innings of the Delhi vs Assam match, Rana first took five wickets and then played a half-century at an important moment. Then when Assam came to bat, they took two more wickets. He played an important role in Delhi’s victory. Rana was in the Indian squad for the first two Test matches, but was released for the Ranji Trophy. He has been with Team India for a long time, but he is not getting opportunities. The selectors have their eyes firmly on him and that is why he has been included in the team for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Harshit Rana can debut in the third test Let us tell you that Harshit Rana does not have much experience in first class cricket, but the selectors have faith in his all-round ability. He believes that Rana can perform well on the Australian pitch. There will be nothing surprising if Harshit Rana gets a chance to debut in the third Test against New Zealand. Because before the challenging series against Australia, it will help them to understand the approach of playing in the Test format. On the other hand, New Zealand has already won the series 2-0. The visiting team defeated India in Bengaluru and Pune. Now the third test will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Indian squad against New Zealand Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav. , Mohammad Siraj, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana.
Virat and Harshit Rana came face to face for the first time after the no ball controversy, see photos
After this T20 series, a three-match ODI series will be played between India and Sri Lanka Virat Kohli and Harshit Rana (Image Credit- Twitter The third and final match of the T20 series between India and Sri Lanka is to be played today at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. In both the matches played between India and Sri Lanka so far in the series, the visiting team has had the upper hand. The Men in Blue have won both the matches and have taken a 2-0 lead in the series. On the other hand, Suryakumar Yadav and company would like to whitewash Sri Lanka by winning the match to be played today. However, on the other hand, the host team would like to save its reputation by winning this match. After this T20 series, a three-match ODI series will be played between the two teams. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be seen playing in this ODI series. Young player Harshit Rana is also a part of the team. Meanwhile, a picture of Virat Kohli and Harshit Rana has surfaced, which is going viral. Virat and Rana face to face for the first time after the no ball controversy Let us tell you that during IPL 2024, in the match between RCB and KKR on 21 April, Virat Kohli was out on a full toss ball from Harshit Rana. After this, the ruckus started. The umpire declared him out, while Kohli was not happy with the decision. He took a review. Expressing anger, he started arguing with the umpire. Virat believed that the ball was above the waist, so a no ball should have been given, but the third umpire declared this ball valid and gave Kohli out. After this, Virat Kohli hit the ground with his bat while going towards the dressing room, for which Virat Kohli was later fined 50 percent of his match fee. Now after that controversy, Virat Kohli and Harshit Rana are face to face for the first time. Both will be seen playing for India in the ODI series. Probable playing eleven of both teams for the third T20 India: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant / Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj and Khalil Ahmed Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal/Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Ramesh Mendis, Dilshan Madhushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando
After getting a maiden call-up from Team India, Harshit Rana made a big statement about head coach Gautam Gambhir
Harshit Rana has been selected in Team India for the ODI series against Sri Lanka. Harshit Rana and Gautam Gambhir (Image Credit- Twitter X) Harshit Rana on Head Coach Gautam GambhirThe Indian cricket team is going to tour Sri Lanka very soon for a three-match T20 and an equal number of ODI series. India’s tour will begin with the T20 series starting on 27 July, after which the three-match ODI series will begin between India and Sri Lanka from 2 August. On the other hand, fast bowler Harshit Rana has got a place in the Indian cricket team for the first time for the ODI series of the Sri Lanka tour. So after getting the first call-up from Team India, Rana has made a big statement about the new head coach of the Indian cricket team, Gautam Gambhir. It is worth noting that Harshit represents Delhi in domestic cricket, from where Gambhir also started his cricket career. Apart from this, when Gambhir was the mentor of the KKR team during the 2024 IPL season, Harshit Rana was also included in that team, who played an important role in helping the team win its third IPL title. Rana took 19 wickets in 13 matches played for KKR in the last season of IPL. Harshit Rana made a big statement about Gautam Gambhir Let us tell you that on being selected for the first time in Team India, Harshit Rana said in an interview to PTI- If I name three people in my beautiful cricket journey to whom I am indebted, then they are my father for my efforts, my personal coach Amit Bhandari Sir and above all others, Gauti Bhaiya (Gautam Gambhir). Gauti Bhaiya’s presence has played an important role in changing the mindset of my game. Rana further said- At the elite level, you need skill, but more than skill you need heart to handle pressure. Gauti bhaiya always used to tell me mere ko tere pe bharosa hai, tu match jeet ke aayega.
‘Gautam Gambhir has made these sacrifices to make KKR win, so why doesn’t he take the credit’: Harshit Rana
Should Gautam Gambhir get credit for KKR’s victory or not? Harshit Rana gave this statement on this Gautam Gambhir (Photo Source: X/Twitter) Kolkata Knight Riders had a stellar season in IPL 2024. Among the many stars who had a stellar season with the three-time champions, India’s Harshit Rana stood out. 22-year-old Harshit Rana made headlines early in the tournament as he was suspended for one match for aggressive celebrations. Harshit Rana did the ‘flying kiss’ celebration after dismissing Mayank Agarwal against SRH on March 23. Apart from this, he did another celebration in which he put a finger on his lips and made a silent sign. He also had to face a ban due to this celebration, but despite this Rana managed to make a comeback and played a great season. The star pacer took 19 wickets in the entire season and gave KKR their third wicket IPL Helped win the title. Recently, the 22-year-old appeared on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast where he talked about Gautam Gambhir’s sacrifice. Should Gautam Gambhir get credit for KKR’s victory or not? Shubhankar Mishra asked a question to Harshit Rana, he asked- “When there is a mentor like Gautam Gambhir, the captain does not get that much credit. Like Ashish Nehra, Gautam Gambhir, these are such mentors in whose mentorship, there is more discussion about them than the captain. Like Rohit’s Mumbai, Virat’s RCB, Dhoni’s CSK, no one talks about the mentors of those teams, the teams are famous by the name of the players. But after Gambhir’s retirement and becoming a mentor again, headlines still come that Gambhir’s KKR, while the captain is someone else, so how right and how wrong is this? On this, Harshit Rana gave a very good answer and said- “Look, we have just come to know these things from you, we have no information. But sir, I would definitely like to say that he (Gautam Gambhir) has left everything for KKR. He has left his politics and has come here. He has left everything just to make KKR win and has worked day and night. Then why not talk about him and give him all the credit.” What is your opinion after watching this video? Watch video Harshit Rana talking about the sacrifices of Gautam Gambhir to make KKR win.pic.twitter.com/RFerfSJiKH — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 17, 2024
“I don’t want to make friends on the field, I want to win matches…” – Harshit Rana made a big statement about his aggressive celebrations
This is my cricket, I have always played my cricket like this- Harshit Rana Harshit Rana (Photo Source: X/Twitter) In IPL 2024, Indian young player Harshit Rana has bowled brilliantly for Kolkata Knight Riders. In the final match, Harshit played an important role in the team’s victory by taking 2 big wickets in his spell against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Apart from his performance this season, Harshit Rana has also made a lot of headlines due to his aggressive celebrations on the field. In the very first match of the season, he did a ‘flying kiss’ celebration after dismissing Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Mayank Agarwal. After which BCCI fined him. After the fine, in another match, after taking a wicket, Harshit Rana was seen quietly keeping a finger on his mouth as a celebration. BCCI then banned him for one match. But we did not see any effect of all this on Harshit’s game, he emerged as a match-winning bowler for the team throughout the season. Recently Harshit Rana has given a big statement about his on-field celebration. I have always played my cricket like this- Harshit Rana Harshit Rana says that he does not go to the field to make friends but to win the match. He has played cricket in this style throughout his life. While talking to News18, Harshit Rana said, ‘Next time I won’t do it after getting someone out. This is my cricket, I have always played my cricket like this.’ ‘I am a fun-loving guy off the field but on the cricket pitch, I don’t go to make friends but to win matches. Abhishek Porel hit 16 runs in my first over, you can’t laugh if someone hits you for a six. I took his wicket in the next over, it was my right to celebrate, but I was banned.’ Harshit Rana says that being from Delhi has helped him to be aggressive on the field. He also gave the example of players like Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir, Ishant Sharma and Rishabh Pant. Harshit further said, ‘This tag has been given to us, we are from Delhi, we play cricket with our hearts. This aggression of Delhi has made Virat Kohli The Virat Kohli. Ishant Sharma played 100 Test matches and Rishabh Pant showed his magic at Gabba. And Gautam Gambhir won two World Cup finals for India.
IPL 2024: Harshit Rana’s parents came to watch his match for the first time, now he himself revealed
Rana successfully defended 13 runs in the last over. Harshit Rana (Photo Source: Sunrisers Hyderabad performed tremendously while chasing the huge target of 209 runs set by Kolkata Knight Riders in the third match of IPL 2024 on Saturday, 23 March. Heinrich Klaasen took the team closer to victory by scoring a half-century in 25 balls. When SRH needed 13 runs to win in the last over, Heinrich Klaasen was present at the crease. Shreyas Iyer then showed confidence in young bowler Harshit Rana and handed over the bowling to him. Klaasen hit a six on his first ball, then took a single on the second ball. After this, Rana turned the match by dismissing Shahbaz Nadeem and Heinrich Klaasen in the next three balls. My heart beat faster…- Harshit Rana In the end Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 runs. Speaking on his match-winning performance, Harshit Rana said that it was the first time that the parents were in the stands and did not think of performing like that in front of them. Rana (Harshit Rana) said in a video shared by IPL, ‘This was the first time that my parents had come to watch my match. Earlier, I thought that when they watch my match, I will not be able to perform well. This season, I was playing my first match and I wanted to show them the competition. He further said, ‘My heart beat faster due to the expectations of the fans and there were not many runs to defend. I thought to myself that the worst that could happen was the match ending on that ball. However, if I can execute my plans the match will go deep.