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Harshit Rana joins India squad for third ODI against Afghanistan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 10:25 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Harshit Rana joins India squad for third ODI against Afghanistan

Summary

Harshit Rana is expected to join the Indian ODI squad in Chennai ahead of the third ODI against Afghanistan. This move is aimed at reintegrating him into international cricket after recovering from knee surgery. Rana has been bowling intensively and improving his batting skills, with formal clearance planned for June 17. The selectors are not announcing a replacement for the injured Hardik Pandya. Rana is also set to participate in T20Is in Ireland and England later this month.

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•Rana set to join India in Chennai for Afghanistan ODI.
•No replacement for Hardik Pandya is being announced.
•Rana recovering from knee surgery since the T20 World Cup.
•Selectors aim to develop Rana as a seam-bowling all-rounder.
•Official clearance for Rana expected on June 17.

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10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Harshit Rana set to join India squad ahead of third Afghanistan ODI

What they're saying

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Harshit Rana is set to join the Indian ODI squad in Chennai for the Afghanistan series, not as a replacement for Hardik Pandya, but to reintegrate into the international setup post-knee surgery. He's been bowling intensely and working on his batting, with official clearance expected soon.
— Yahoo Sports

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