New Delhi: BCCI has given good news to the fans. Fast bowler Harshit Rana has been included in the Indian team for the third and last match of the ongoing ODI series against Afghanistan. Harshit was out of action due to injury for the last few months. He was rehabbing at BCCI’s Center of Excellence after a knee injury.
Now, after passing the fitness test, he is completely ready. Harshit, who is returning to the field after a long time, has a chance to prove himself. He would like to win everyone’s hearts by doing wonders with the ball in Chennai. Returning after injury is not easy, but Harshit has achieved this opportunity with hard work.
How was India’s situation against Afghanistan?
India has dominated the three-match series. India has won both the ODIs played and the series. The Men in Blue played brilliantly in the first two matches. Afghanistan was defeated in both batting and bowling. Now India will enter the last match with the intention of a clean sweep. The Afghanistan team would like to save its pride by winning the last match.
When and where is the third ODI?
The last match of the series will be played on June 20 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. It is considered a spin-friendly pitch, but there can be bounce even for a fast bowler like Harshit. India will be looking for a clean sweep, while Afghanistan will be looking for a consolation win.
What is the benefit to the team from the arrival of Rana?
Harshit’s arrival will bring freshness to the bowling. He can also open his hands with the bat in the lower order. BCCI has given him fitness clearance, meaning his knee is completely fine. Everyone will be watching how he bowls on the Chennai pitch. If he returns to form, it will be a big boost for Team India. He can become an X-factor against Afghanistan.
What is India’s team for the third ODI?
- Shubman Gill – Captain
- Rohit Sharma
- Shreyas Iyer – Vice Captain
- KL Rahul – Wicketkeeper
- Ishan Kishan – Wicketkeeper
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Washington Sunder
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh
- Parisdh krishna
- Prince Yadav
- Gurnoor Brar
- Harsh Dubey
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Harshit Rana
Overall, Harshit’s return is good news for the fans. Coming back after injury is not easy, but he has reached here by working hard. Now it’s the turn to make an impact on the field.
