Overview

• Ravichandran Ashwin publicly called Harshit Rana’s inclusion for the Australia ODIs and T20Is “questionable” during comments on his YouTube channel.
• He suggested selectors may view Rana as a fast bowler who can bat at No. 8 but said he is unconvinced by the batting rationale.
• Ashwin cited Rana’s standout IPL 2024 final moment as a possible catalyst for his rise while stressing the seamer has clear skill and X-factor.
• He urged fans and commentators to avoid trolling and to keep criticism constructive, saying conviction-based picks do happen.
• Rana’s recent record is mixed, with 10 wickets in five ODIs, an economy of 10.18 in three T20Is, modest Test returns, and inconsistent outings at the T20 Asia Cup and against Australia A.