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Harshit Rana’s Viral Airport Quip Puts Spotlight Back on His India Selection

Former selector Kris Srikkanth has questioned his repeated inclusion under coach Gautam Gambhir.

Overview

  • The video shows Rana joking, “Main girlfriend hu kya aapki?” after a fan pulled his hand close for a photo at an airport, with the fan recoiling before they still posed.
  • The clip has circulated widely online, with paparazzi footage capturing the brief exchange.
  • Rana stated he is headed to Australia, where he is among the few players picked in both India’s ODI and T20I squads.
  • Coverage notes that the pacer has produced promising recent performances, including on a tour of Australia, and is regarded for his T20 skills.
  • Kris Srikkanth has publicly criticized Rana’s continued selection and suggested Gambhir’s influence, arguing the approach confuses team planning.