Harshit Rana, the Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler, has received his first ODI call-up for the Indian team for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, following his impressive performance in IPL 2024. Rana, who previously earned a T20I call-up during the Zimbabwe tour, credits Gautam Gambhir, his former mentor at KKR, for his success. Gambhir’s mentorship and support have been instrumental in shaping Rana’s cricketing career, and the young pacer has expressed deep gratitude for Gambhir’s influence.
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- Harshit Rana has received his maiden ODI call-up for India for the Sri Lanka series.
- Rana previously earned a T20I call-up during the Zimbabwe tour.
- He impressed in the IPL 2024 season with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
- Rana worked closely with Gautam Gambhir during KKR’s title-winning season.
- Gambhir’s role as head coach of the Indian Cricket Team was significant after his tenure with KKR.
- Rana excelled in domestic tournaments, with 22 wickets in 14 Vijay Hazare Trophy matches and 28 wickets in 25 Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 games.
- The Indian team management aims to broaden the pool of pacers, benefiting Rana’s selection.
- Rana expressed his gratitude towards Gautam Gambhir, his personal coach Amit Bhandari, and his father for their support.
- Gambhir’s guidance and trust played a crucial role in Rana’s development and mindset.
- The Indian squads for the Sri Lanka series include both T20I and ODI teams, with Harshit Rana featured in the ODI squad.
