No. 4 | Harshit over Prasidh | Harshit Rana has emerged as a favourite of head coach Gautam Gambhir since the duo worked together in KKR's title-winning run in 2024. It could have played a part in the Delhi speedster nudging ahead of Prasidh Krishna in the squad, even though the Karnataka bowler was the Purple Cap winner with 25 wickets in IPL 2025. Harshit, on the other hand, endured a middling campaign, scoring 15 scalps in 13 games at an economy rate on the higher side of 10 runs per over. (Image Source: Reuters)
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Harshit Rana Out of T20 World Cup 2026? Knee Injury Raises Replacement Questions

  • Indian pacer Harshit Rana likely to miss T20 World Cup 2026 due to a knee injury sustained during a warm-up game.
  • Skipper Suryakumar Yadav indicated Rana's recovery is unlikely, calling it a "big blow" to the squad.
  • Rana bowled only one over in the warm-up against Proteas, conceding 16 runs before exiting with the injury.
  • Mohammed Siraj is poised to replace Rana; other contenders include Prasidh Krishna.
  • Suryakumar Yadav mentioned considering fast bowlers who can also bat, but prioritized bowling performance.

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