IND vs AFG: India Spring Surprise With Late Inclusion Ahead Of 3rd ODI, Harshit Rana Added To Squad

Harshit Rana has been added to the India squad for the final match of the ODI series against Afghanistan. Harshit has been on the sidelines since he injured his knee in a warm-up game against South Africa just ahead of the T20 World Cup main stage.

Harshit Rana Added To India ODI Squad

The KKR pacer also went on to miss the IPL 2026 and has now been added to the Indian ODI squad, the BCCI has announced. A BCCI statement read, The Men's Selection Committee has added Mr Harshit Rana to the India squad for the third and final IDFC First Bank ODI against Afghanistan.

“Mr Rana, who has completed his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE), has linked up with the ODI squad in Chennai.”

In 14 ODI matches, Harshit has picked up 26 wickets and is very likely to lead India's challenge in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rana's inclusion will offer Shubman Gill to choose from an array of options. India have already sealed the three-match series and could fancy resting some of their top stars in the last game at Chepauk, Chennai.

Updated Squad For Third ODI Against Afghanistan

Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Harshit Rana.

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