New Delhi: Fast bowler Harshit Rana was added to India’s squad on Friday, ahead of the third and final ODI against Afghanistan.The match is scheduled to be played in Chennai on Saturday, with India having already sealed the three-match series 2-0 after a massive 170-run win in Lucknow. The addition of Rana gives the team’s management an additional way to expand as they continue to test ingredients ahead of upcoming projects.
BCCI they confirm Rana’s return after recovery
In an official statement, the BCCI confirmed that Rana has completed his rehabilitation program at the Center of Excellence and has now joined the Indian team in Chennai. “The Men’s Selection Committee has added Mr. Harshit Rana to the Indian squad for the third and final ODI against Afghanistan. Mr. Rana, who has completed renovations at the BCCI Center of Excellence (COE), has joined the ODI team in Chennai,” the agency said.Rana, a seam-bowling all-rounder, has also been named in India’s plans for the upcoming T20I series in Ireland and England, indicating that he remains in the long-term plan of the selectors.
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Rana’s comeback comes after missing the T20 World Cup due to knee surgery. As reported earlier by TOIthe team management is expected to use the Chennai ODI as an opportunity to return to the international stage.With India already leading the series 2-0, the final ODI could see a test in the group stages, especially with an eye on the depth of construction in the fast-paced bowling department.The selectors did not name a replacement for all the injured Hardik Pandya.
India are looking for more squad depth ahead of the busy season
The management is eager to groom the seam-bowling all-rounders to boost their long-term strength. Rana’s presence along with Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav gives India more bowling options to explore in the dead rubber in Chennai.With confidence high after back-to-back wins, India will look to finish the series on a strong note and include returning players like Rana in the match preparations ahead of a packed international calendar.
What should India look for in the final ODI against Afghanistan?
Updated squad for third ODI against Afghanistan:
- Shubman Gill (Captain),
Rohit Sharma Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey, Harsh Dubey, Yashasvi Raiswal
