6,6,6,6,6,6,6…, Harshit Rana left bowling in Duleep Trophy and became a batsman, converted Test to T10, hit a stormy century at a strike rate of 142

Rahul Tiwari

khelja|22-08-2024

Harshit Rana: Fast bowler Harshit Rana, who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is currently participating in the Duleep Trophy. Earlier, Harshit Rana was part of Team India's T20 team on the Zimbabwe tour with the Indian cricket team. After this, Harshit Rana was made a part of Team India in the ODI series against Sri Lanka, but he did not get a chance to debut.

Harshit Rana had scored a century in Duleep Trophy

Harshit Rana
Harshit Rana

Harshit Rana scored an unbeaten 122(86) in the Duleep Trophy 2023.

Due to which North Zone declared the innings at 540/8 in the first innings against North East Zone on the second day of the Duleep Trophy. Rana became the third centurion for North Zone along with Nishant Sindhu and Dhruv Shori. This was the first century in first-class cricket for 21-year-old fast bowler Harshit Rana. When Harshit Rana came to the crease, the score was 372/7. Rana then shared a 104-run partnership with Narang in the lower order for North Zone. During his innings, Rana hit 12 fours and 9 sixes.

Harshit Rana is trying to make a place in Team India

Harshit Rana, who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders, is currently trying to secure his place in Team India.

He caught the attention of Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, by performing brilliantly in the 17th season of the Indian Premier League. After this, he was given a place in the T20 series on the Zimbabwe tour and the ODI series on the Sri Lanka tour. However, Rana is still waiting for his debut.

Harshit Rana has a golden opportunity to secure his place in the team

Harshit Rana has a golden opportunity to cement his place in Team India at this time.

Indian cricket team's leading fast bowler Mohammed Shami is out due to injury these days and Mohammed Siraj is struggling with poor form despite getting continuous opportunities. In such a situation, it is easy for Harshit Rana to cement his place in Team India at this time. Jasprit Bumrah is also on rest at this time.

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