Harshit Rana’s inclusion in India’s white-ball squads for the upcoming Australia series has sparked debate, with accusations of favoritism once again surfacing in Indian cricket circles. Despite being one of the few players currently involved across formats, Rana’s recent performances have not fully justified his continued selection. The pacer has struggled with consistency, particularly in red-ball matches in Australia and England, where batters often dominated him.

Many have also pointed to Rana’s past association with Gautam Gambhir — now India’s head coach — under whom he played during Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL 2024 title-winning campaign. Critics suggest that this connection may have influenced his selection.

Veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin voiced his concerns over Rana’s i

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