Mayank Yadav done, Harshit Rana Next! Will the pacer make his much-awaited debut in IND vs BAN 2nd T20I?

With Mayank Yadav making a strong debut in the first T20I, attention now shifts to Harshit Rana, who could be on the brink of his international debut in the second match of the series against Bangladesh. India is already 1-0 up in the series, and the opportunity to test fresh talent, like Rana, is ripe.

Harshit Rana’s Debut on the Cards?

Like Mayank Yadav, Harshit Rana was rewarded for his excellent performances in the IPL 2024 and domestic cricket. Unlike some of his peers, Rana has remained injury-free and is ready to make an impact if given the chance. With India having won the first match, this could be the ideal time for the team management to introduce Rana, unless they prefer to secure the series win before making any changes.

India’s bowling unit, led by Arshdeep Singh and supported by Mayank Yadav, put in a solid performance in the first T20I, which makes it even more compelling to see if Rana can add to the strength of the pace attack. With limited series left before senior bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj return, this is the perfect opportunity for Rana to prove his worth.

Rana’s Rising Star

Since making his IPL debut in 2022, Harshit Rana has steadily improved, making a mark with his pace and ability to take crucial wickets. He ended the 2024 IPL season with 19 wickets, a significant improvement from his 2023 tally. Additionally, Rana’s four-wicket haul in the Duleep Trophy 2024 solidified his case for a place in the national team. While he was named in the squad for the India vs Sri Lanka ODIs earlier, he didn’t get the chance to play. This series against Bangladesh could finally be his moment.

India Squad for IND vs BAN T20Is:

Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav.

All eyes will be on whether Harshit Rana takes the field in the second T20I, and if he does, fans can expect an exciting display of fast bowling as the young pacer looks to cement his place in the team.