Indian speedster Harshit Rana has been picked over the likes of Gujarat Titans pace duo Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj for the Asia Cup 2025, alongside the two other pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.Harshit Rana has picked crucial wickets for India in the Champions Trophy as well as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Harshit Rana has made his name among the Indian pacers and has finally made the cut to be included as India’s third pacer for the Asia Cup.
India announced their 15-man squad for the Asia Cup 2025 starting next month. Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar made some telling omissions while some surprising inclusions for a tournament that serves as dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup next year. None of the inclusions were as head turning as those of KKR duo Rinku Singh and Harshit Rana, both who struggled in IPL 2025 .
Among the unexpected selections were those of Rinku Singh and Harshit Rana. The KKR duo struggled in IPL 2025 but managed to retain their place in India’s scheme of things. Ajit Agarkar revealed that Rinku was named as a reserve batter. The left-hander is not expected to be in the starting XI but could come in should the team management look got options.
Rinku has played as finisher for India, a role Jitesh Sharma is expected to take over. Nonetheless, Rinku Singh’s selection meant Agarkar had to a leave out a lot of options. That included Washington Sundar, who starred in the India vs England Tests recently.
Kolkata Knight Riders paceman Harshit Rana is about to make his Asia Cup debut, since he has been picked over the likes of several senior Indian pacers. Rana’s pick has stirred up some controversies within the Indian team.
Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna might be considered for the Indian Test side, as a result of which they have probably been snubbed from the Asia Cup team. The Asia Cup ends just 4 days before the West Indies red-ball tour begins; hence, this decision might have been made to manage the workload of the pacers. Though initially criticized, Harshit Rana has often shown why Gautam Gambhir pins his faith on him and picks him over the likes of many experienced Indian speedsters.
Harshit Rana’s stop-start India career got another lease of life. The Delhi pacer was sent home from the England series but now has managed to be among India’s 15. Harshit Rana had leapfrogged Mohammed Siraj for a place in the Champions Trophy 2025 squad.
Harshit Rana continues to preferred ahead of Prasidh Krishna in limited overs cricket. India captain Suryakumar Yadav backed Harshit Rana to come good if the team calls upon him during the tournament. Ex-chief selector Kris Srikkanth blasts inclusion of Harshit Rana instead of Siraj or Krishna.
Former Selector Kris Srikkanth slams Harshit Rana’s inclusion in 2025 Asia Cup squad
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