Overview
- India clinched the South Africa ODI series 2–1 in Vizag, with Harshit Rana finishing the three games with four wickets.
- Gautam Gambhir said India will try to develop Rana into a bowling all‑rounder who can bat at No. 8 to improve balance for future tours and the 2027 World Cup in South Africa.
- He described such progress as a potential boost alongside Jasprit Bumrah’s return while praising Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna for their series performances.
- Gambhir noted Rana, Arshdeep and Prasidh have each played fewer than roughly 15 ODIs but earned credit for stepping up in the 50‑over format.
- Rana’s batting case rests on recent cameos—35 off 33 at the MCG in a T20I, 24 off 18 in an Adelaide ODI—and a first‑class hundred, with Gambhir stressing this remains a long‑term project.