Overview
- Rana left Delhi for Uttar Pradesh in 2023, captained the UP side but managed just 297 runs in six matches at an average of 37.12
- Influenced by India head coach Gautam Gambhir, he is finalizing paperwork to exit the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association and re-register with Delhi The Delhi Cricket Association has made clear that Rana must earn his place and has no guarantee of immediate selection for the state team
- After a modest IPL 2025 with the Rajasthan Royals—scoring 217 runs in 11 games—Rana faces fresh scrutiny over his batting form
- He is expected to feature in the expanded second season of the Delhi Premier League, which launches in early August with eight franchises