India’s emerging quick Harshit Rana revealed the good vibes and inspiration coming from senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Having turned out for the country 16 times-including nine with the two the 23-year-old spoke about how the presence of these two superstars enhances the team atmosphere and raises the bar as far as younger players’ confidence levels go.
Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli Create a happy, supportive team atmosphere
While speaking ahead of the second ODI against South Africa, Harshit Rana spoke about the importance of learning from experienced teammates:
He said the Indian dressing room is “very happy” at the moment, and credited the seniors for creating a culture where everyone tries to learn from each other.
“They are always motivated – whether it is good times or bad times. They back you and tell you what next steps you should take. As a youngster, this really helps you, because when you are on the field – in a pressure situation – they help you out a lot.”
Developing New-Ball Skills with Coaching Support
Harshit Rana was first recognised as a bowler with multiple variations, slower deliveries and accuracy throughout the middle overs of a one-day international. In his first one-day international, he had to take on an additional role of bowler as an opening batsman, and he took full advantage of that opportunity right away by taking two wickets in his first over.
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Rana credited bowling coach Morne Morkel and teammate Arshdeep Singh for helping him adapt to the role.
“I have practised a lot with Morne, and Arshdeep shares his experience with me during training. He guides me on how to bowl smarter”.
New ODI Ball-Change Rule to Benefit Fast Bowlers
The updated ICC rule, whereby the bowling side gets to retain whichever of the two new balls they prefer beyond the 34th over, has been a welcome change for the pacers.
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Harshit Rana feels the adjustment has given bowlers more options late in the innings.
“Bowlers don’t get much assistance these days. This rule has been very helpful. We always keep the older ball in mind because it gives us more control,” he said. He also highlighted that bowling in India requires adapting across phases and balancing attacking and defensive roles depending on match situations.
Possible Middle-Order Tweaks for India For the next ODI, India might alter the middle order. Rishabh Pant and Tilak Varma spent extensive time in the nets under the observation of assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, which hints at some modification in the playing XI.
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