Gautam Gambhir changed my mindset: Harshit Rana on maiden ODI call-up

New Delhi: The BCCI on Thursday unveiled Team India’s squads for the upcoming ODIs and T20Is against Sri Lanka, with one of the biggest stories being Suryakumar Yadav’s rise as the new captain in the T20 format. Batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli made their return in the ODIs, while young pacer Harshit Rana received his maiden call-up for the fifty-over format.

The 22-year-old received his T20I call-up earlier this month during the tour of Zimbabwe but didn’t get a chance to play. Now, he will be joining Rohit and Kohli in the ODIs. In an interview with PTI, he credited head coach Gautam Gambhir for his career transformation.

Rana, who steadily climbed through the junior ranks and frequently faced being overlooked, made a significant impact with his standout IPL season this year. His remarkable haul of 19 wickets was pivotal in Kolkata Knight Riders’ triumphant campaign, with Gambhir providing crucial mentorship to the team.