Former India all-rounder R Ashwin has questioned the all-format inclusion of Harshit Rana, while acknowledging that the Delhi pacer possesses raw talent to flourish in the near future. The veteran off-spinner did not also find merit in Rana’s batting skills, which has been mentioned as one of the reasons the seamer has got the nod in recent months.

Ashwin also added that Rana’s presence across formats since the IPL 2024 reason may just be on the merit of his exploits in the final against SunRisers Hyderabad that season, where he picked up two wickets.

“Why they are selecting him, I am not sure. I would love to be in the selection meeting to know the reason behind his inclusion. From my side, the reason I see is – In Australia we need that fast bowler who can bat. Someone trusts that

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