Amid ongoing discussions about the ODI futures of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the inclusion of pacer Harshit Rana in India’s ODI squad for the upcoming Australia tour has raised eyebrows. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee left out seasoned players like Mohammed Shami, Sanju Samson, and Ravindra Jadeja from the 15-member squad, yet Harshit managed to secure a place. With this, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer becomes one of the few players currently being considered across all three formats.

Reacting to the selection, 1983 World Cup winner Kris Srikkanth didn’t hold back, suggesting that Harshit’s inclusion was influenced by his association with India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir.

“The best way to get selected seems to be by being like Harshit Ran

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