Harshit Rana Returns to India Squad After Injury Layoff

Harshit Rana has been added to India's ODI squad for the third match against Afghanistan in Chennai after recovering from a knee injury. Find out more about his return.

Harshit Rana has been added to India's squad for the third ODI against Afghanistan, taking place in Chennai. The BCCI confirmed on Friday, June 19, 2026, that Rana is now fit and available for selection after completing his injury rehabilitation.

Rana sustained a knee injury on February 4, which ruled him out of the T20 World Cup and IPL 2026. He has been sidelined for months but was previously included in squads for series against England, Ireland, and the Asian Games. His return to competitive play could happen sooner if selected for the Chennai ODI.

The pace-bowling all-rounder's last appearance for India was in the T20I and ODI series against New Zealand prior to the T20 World Cup. In his most recent ODI outing, he took three wickets and scored 52 runs. Rana has secured 26 wickets in 14 ODIs to date.

India currently leads the ODI series 2-0, with the third match scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Chennai.

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