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Harshit Rana's Solo Arrival at Gambhir's Delhi Dinner Draws Fresh Scrutiny Online

The off-field moment revived debate over his Australia-tour inclusion after ex-players split on the pick.

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Gautam Gambhir hosted the dinner at his residence, and was spotted arriving in a private vehicle just ahead of the team bus, still geared up in the team's training clothes.
Sai Sudharsan has a hit in the net in Delhi while Shubman Gill watches on from the side.
Harshit Rana, Gautam Gambhir | Image: @rushiii_12

Overview

  • The fast bowler, not in the current Test squad, reached Gautam Gambhir’s home in a BMW while most teammates arrived by team bus, prompting mockery on social media.
  • Posts and clips on X highlighted his separate entry at the team gathering ahead of the second Test in New Delhi on October 10.
  • Ravichandran Ashwin said on his YouTube channel he was unsure why Rana was selected for the Australia tour and wanted to hear the selectors’ reasoning.
  • Aakash Chopra urged fans not to target Rana, emphasizing that repeated call-ups are decided by selectors with input from team leadership.
  • Team management positioned the dinner as a bonding session before three ODIs and five T20Is in Australia from October 19, followed by a home series against South Africa from November 14.