Harshit Rana Named in India Squad for Series Finale Against Afghanistan
Rana returns after knee rehabilitation and gives India another pace option for the series finale, with the Men in Blue already leading 2-0.
- On Friday, June 19, the Board of Control for Cricket in India added pacer Harshit Rana to the Indian ODI squad for the upcoming match against the Afghanistan National Cricket Team.
- The 24-year-old Rana returns following extensive rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence after sustaining a left knee injury during a February T20 World Cup warm-up match against South Africa.
- India secured an unassailable 2-0 series lead after Captain Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan powered the team to a 402-run total in Wednesday's decisive victory in Lucknow.
- The Men in Blue will face the Afghan side on Saturday, June 20, at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai; the BCCI also named Rana to T20I squads for tours to Ireland and England starting June 26.
- Coming back after a lengthy lay-off, many are looking forward to Rana's performance in the clash to determine if the all-rounder can become a key player for the team.
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India Make Stunning Change To Squad Ahead Of 3rd ODI Against Afghanistan
Fast bowler Harshit Rana was included in the Indian cricket team squad for the final ODI match against Afghanistan. India have already clinched the three-match series with victories in the first two games.
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Harshit Rana added to India squad for third ODI against Afghanistan
Pacer Harshit Rana has joined the India squad for the third ODI against Afghanistan. He completed his rehabilitation from a knee injury. Rana suffered a ligament strain in his right knee earlier. He underwent surgery in February. India has already sealed the series 2-0. Rana links up with the squad ahead of Saturday's series finale.
The Indian team has received a major relief ahead of the third and final ODI against Afghanistan on June 20. Fast bowler Harshit Rana has returned to the team after nearly four and a half months. Rana, who was ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026 and the IPL due to injury, has completed his rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
Star pacer added to India's squad for third ODI against Afghanistan; Check details
In a major development, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has come forward and announced the addition of star pacer Harshit Rana to India’s ODI squad for the third and final game of the ongoing series against Afghanistan. It is worth noting that Harshit Rana has completed his rehabilitation at the BCCI CoE (Centre of Excellence) and will hope to put in a good showing in the upcoming game. It is interesting to note that Harshit Ran…
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