This dreaded pacer will make his Test debut for India in the Mumbai Test, will Bumrah be given rest? video

Cricket News Desk. Young fast bowler Harshit Rana, who played a key role in Delhi's first win in the current Ranji Trophy season, will join the Indian team ahead of the third Test against New Zealand in Mumbai. Rana was ruled out of Delhi's match against Assam ahead of the second Test in Pune. In this match, the Indian team lost by 113 runs. With this, the team has lagged 0-2 in the three-match series against New Zealand. This is the team's first Test series defeat at home in 12 years.

Harshit Rana will join the Indian team in Mumbai

Rana will join the Indian team in Mumbai on Wednesday, two days before the start of the match at the Wankhede Stadium. It is not clear whether his presence in the dressing room will be as a reserve or as a member of the team. The 22-year-old bowler has been named in the main squad for the five Test matches in Australia starting November 22 in Perth. A BCCI source said, 'Harshit will join the team tomorrow (Wednesday).'

Jasprit Bumrah can rest

The Indian team management is keeping a close eye on the workload of the fast bowlers ahead of the Australia tour, so Jasprit Bumrah, experienced in this department, is likely to be rested for the third Test. If this happens then the chances of Rana's debut will increase. Rana took five wickets in the first innings against Assam and then took two wickets in the second innings. Delhi won this match by 10 wickets.

Delhi coach praised Harshit

Delhi head coach Sarandeep Singh said that Rana is ready for Test cricket. Former BCCI selector Sarandeep told PTI, 'He is ready to play Test cricket. He is a player with positive thinking. He has a good understanding of match situations and is ready to face challenges at the highest level.

He said, 'He bowled wholeheartedly for Delhi and is always looking for wickets. He also has the ability to bat. He has the ability to throw long spells. I hope it does really well in Australia.

Harshit Rana's dominance against Assam

Rana took five wickets in 19.3 overs in the first innings against Assam and two wickets in 11 overs in the second innings. He also contributed 59 runs with the bat in the first innings. Rana also impressed in the two matches he played in the Duleep Trophy last month.