Indian National Cricket Team fast bowler Harshit Rana was all set to make his debut for the team in the ongoing recent T20I. Bangladesh National Cricket Team. The dead rubber between the teams takes place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Ahead of the third T20I against the Bangladesh National Cricket Team, assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate gave a broad hint about India debutant Harshit Rana. He said they are interested in giving the fast bowler a game in Indian colours.
BCCI provides an update on Harshit Rana
But his debut was denied due to the viral infection he was dealing with. Harshit Rana did not travel with the team and was not available for selection for the third T20I against Bangladesh National Cricket Team. The development was confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which stated:
“Mr. Harshit Rana was unavailable for selection for the third T20I due to a viral infection and did not go to the stadium with the team.”
UPDATE: Mr Harshit Rana was not available for selection for the third T20I due to a viral infection and did not go to the stadium with the team.#TeamIndia | #INDvBAN | @IDFCFIRSTBank
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 12, 2024
Harshit Rana did not get an opportunity to appear in the first two games. However, the Indian National Cricket Team has been in the making for some time now. He has been traveling with the team for a while now and it won’t be a surprise if he makes his debut soon for the Suryakumar Yadav-led side.
Harshit Rana has been one of the most exciting players to come around in Indian domestic cricket. He has been putting up consistent performances for his Team and was at his best in IPL 2024 where he helped Kolkata Knight Riders win their third title.
KKR can now keep Harshit Rana in the non-wicket player section
It will be a huge relief for his Kolkata Knight Riders franchise when Harshit Rana doesn’t make his India debut. The winners of IPL 2024 will now be able to retain him in the uncapped player category. Each franchise in the league can retain free agents for INR 4 crore.
Meanwhile, Indian National Cricket Team elected to bat first in the ongoing third T20I against Bangladesh National Cricket Team. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side made one change in the squad, bringing in Ravi Bishnoi in place of fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, who was rested for the game.
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav said that by choosing to bat first, they are working on their targeting skills and general defense with the dew around them. He noted that they want to give players freedom so they can make an impact. Speaking during the shooting, he explained:
“We would like to bat first, he looks like a good goalkeeper. Those are the things we want to do. Set the target and protect the general with the dew around. I think it is important to continue with good habits, it will have a good effect. We just want to give freedom, guys Arshdeep is happy with the game, Bishnoi is coming.
India vs Bangladesh play 11 for 3rd T20I
Bangladesh (To play
India (Playing XI): Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Nitish Reddy, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav.
