Overview

• Rana described on the BeerBiceps podcast how he peppered Starc with bouncers in his Perth debut, triggering a hushed warning about pace and memory
• Senior teammates Virat Kohli and KL Rahul egged Rana on from slip, urging him to keep targeting Starc with short-pitched deliveries
• Rana’s spell resulted in Starc’s dismissal for 26 but was met by Starc’s revenge bouncer that struck Rana’s helmet in the follow-up Test
• India’s 295-run victory in Perth was offset by three defeats in the next four matches, leading to Rohit Sharma’s and Virat Kohli’s retirements and Shubman Gill’s elevation to Test captain
• Having helped India secure the Champions Trophy, Rana is positioned for selection in next month’s Asia Cup as a key white-ball pace option