Harshit Rana rejoins India squad for final ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Harshit Rana has been added to India's squad for the third ODI against Afghanistan scheduled in Chennai on Saturday. The fast-bowling all-rounder recently completed his rehabilitation post-knee surgery. With India leading the series 2-0 and the match being classified as a dead rubber, this presents an opportunity for the team management to evaluate different bowling combinations. Rana's return follows a period of absence due to injury, and his inclusion may provide depth to India's pace attack as they prepare for upcoming international commitments.
- •Rana completed rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
- •India clinches the series after two victories, winning the second match by 170 runs.
- •The match against Afghanistan is classified as a dead rubber.
- •Rana's inclusion adds to India's pace-bowling options.
- •India aims to finalize combinations ahead of a busy schedule.
- 9:37 AMYahoo Sports — Harshit Rana joins India squad ahead of third ODI vs Afghanistan in Chennai
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — BCCI confirms Harshit Rana's return: Will India hand KKR star a spot in Chennai's dead rubber vs. Afghanistan?
"Fast bowler Harshit Rana has joined the India squad for the third ODI against Afghanistan after completing his rehabilitation. This move provides the team management with an extra pace option as they assess combinations for future tournaments. Rana's inclusion signals his importance in the selectors' long-term plans, aiming to build depth in the all-rounder department.
"Fast-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana has completed his rehab and has been added to the India squad for the final IND vs AFG ODI in Chennai.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 9:37 AMHarshit Rana joins India squad ahead of third ODI vs Afghanistan in Chennai
Fast bowler Harshit Rana has joined the India squad for the third ODI against Afghanistan after completing his rehabilitation. This move provides the team management with an extra pace option as they assess combinations for future tournaments. Rana's inclusion signals his importance in the selectors' long-term plans, aiming to build depth in the all-rounder department.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 5:30 AMBCCI confirms Harshit Rana's return: Will India hand KKR star a spot in Chennai's dead rubber vs. Afghanistan?
Fast-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana has completed his rehab and has been added to the India squad for the final IND vs AFG ODI in Chennai.
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