India’s young pace sensation Harshit Rana has credited Jasprit Bumrah and bowling coach Morne Morkel for shaping his bowling approach. Their guidance has helped him adapt quickly to international cricket. With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 heating up, India’s management backed Harshit Rana over the experienced Arshdeep Singh. The decision proved successful in India’s six-wicket victory over Bangladesh.
Harshit Rana Shines in Champions Trophy Opener
Rana partnered with Mohammed Shami, while Hardik Pandya acted as the third seamer. He took the new ball in Dubai and struck early. His fiery spell set the tone for India’s dominance. He dismissed Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto for a two-ball duck, rattling the top order.
Rana maintained his intensity throughout the innings. He finished with impressive figures of 3/31 in 7.4 overs, proving his selection was a masterstroke.
Lessons from Jasprit Bumrah and Morne Morkel
Harshit Rana had previously trained with Jasprit Bumrah during India’s Test tour of Australia. That experience significantly improved his bowling. He learned how to adjust across formats and maintain consistency.
“Training with Jassi bhai (Jasprit Bumrah) is incredibly beneficial,” Harshit shared. “He offers valuable insights and teaches the nuances of bowling across formats. From him, I’ve learned the art of consistency.”
He also praised bowling coach Morne Morkel for refining his technique.
“I have learned a lot from him. He (Morkel) has worked on my line and length,” he added.
India Prepares for High-Stakes Clash Against Pakistan
After a comfortable win against Bangladesh, India now shifts focus to the high-voltage clash against Pakistan on Sunday. With huge expectations and intense pressure, Harshit Rana assured that the team would stay composed.
“Playing for India always comes with pressure, but we’ll approach it like any other game,” he remarked.
A Bright Future for Harshit Rana
At just 23 years old, Rana has already shown great promise. His ability to swing the new ball and bowl yorkers at the death makes him a strong asset.
With mentors like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, he has the perfect guidance to grow. As India faces Pakistan, fans will be eager to see if Harshit Rana delivers another match-winning performance.