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Harshit Rana’s Test debut on hold, 'no addition' to India’s squad for 3rd match: Abhishek Nayar

Harshit Rana’s Test debut on hold, 'no addition' to India’s squad for 3rd match: Abhishek Nayar

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Oct 30, 2024, 15:02 IST

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India's Harshit Rana, who performed well in the IPL and Ranji Trophy, will not debut in the current Test series against New Zealand. Although part of the reserves, he will join the 18-player squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar confirmed no changes to the squad, emphasizing their focus on the ongoing match.

Harshit Rana’s Test debut on hold, 'no addition' to India’s squad for 3rd match: Abhishek Nayar

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India's Harshit Rana will have to wait until November for his debut in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar confirmed that there will be no changes to the squad for the third Test against New Zealand in Mumbai. Rana, 22, had joined the team ahead of the match starting on November 1, and despite his strong performance for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy, he is serving as a net bowler.
Rana will be part of the 18-player squad traveling to Australia next month for the Border-Gavaskar series. Nayar said, "No additions to the squad. Every week is critical, every day is critical. We have not been narrow-minded in thinking about WTC final. We want to focus on this match."
Rana had an impressive year, taking 19 wickets in 13 matches for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. He was also called up for tours to Sri Lanka and the Bangladesh T20I series but missed out on his debut due to illness. Currently, he is part of the reserves for the New Zealand series.

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