BCCI announces replacement for Harshit Rana ahead of 2026 Asian Games
Dubai: Harshit Rana was set to compete in the upcoming T20 series for India against Afghanistan and at the 2026 Asian Games. However, an unforeseen injury has ruled out the fast bowler. In the latest announcement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced Yash Thakur as Rana’s replacement. The statement also confirmed that the injured bowler was progressing well during his…
Dubai: Fast bowler Harshit Rana's participation in the upcoming T20 series for India against Afghanistan and the 2026 Asian Games is now uncertain due to an unexpected injury. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Yash Thakur as the replacement for the injured Rana. The statement also assured that the bowler was making progress during his rehabilitation.
Rana suffered a rectus femoris strain during a match simulation on September 7 and has been out since then. Thakur, only 27, made his T20I debut in India's tour of Zimbabwe in July, claiming two wickets in four games. He has taken a total of 81 wickets in 50 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches and currently represents Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The BCCI also confirmed the inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah in the squad, who faced uncertainty about his participation. India will face Afghanistan in a three-match T20 series before competing in Japan to defend their Gold Medal at the Asian Games. Shreyas Iyer will captain the Indian team, with Tilak Verma serving as vice-captain.
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