Harshit Rana Remains in England as Shubman Gill Leads Team India
Shubman Gill Takes Charge of Team India
The Indian selection committee, under the leadership of Ajit Agarkar, has appointed the young talent Shubman Gill as the captain of Team India. Additionally, the committee has decided to retain young fast bowler Harshit Rana in England following the conclusion of the India A match.
Harshit Rana's International Debut
Rana made his international debut in Perth during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the 2024-25 season in Australia. He was part of the A-Squad and recently participated in a warm-up match alongside the Indian team.
Rana's Future with the Team
As reported by RevSportz, Rana will not return to India with the rest of the India A squad on Tuesday, June 17, and has been instructed to remain in England with the main team. However, it remains unclear if he has officially joined the squad led by Gill or if he is merely on standby.
Importance of Backup Players
Having backup players is crucial for a team, especially for bowlers who can provide support to both batsmen and fellow bowlers. This situation mirrors the Border-Gavaskar Trophy of 2020-21, where injuries to key bowlers led to the inclusion of backup players, ultimately contributing to India's series victory.
Upcoming Matches for Team India
| Test | Dates | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Test | June 20–24 | Headingley | Leeds |
| Second Test | July 2–6 | Edgbaston | Birmingham |
| Third Test | July 10–14 | Lord’s | London |
| Fourth Test | July 23–27 | Old Trafford | Manchester |
| Fifth Test | July 31–August 4 | The Oval | London |