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IND vs NZ 2026: Why is Harshit Rana not playing in 5th T20I?

India are batting first in the fifth and final T20I of the series against New Zealand at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, on Saturday, January 31.

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Why are Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana and Ravi Bishnoi not playing in IND vs NZ 5th T20I?

India have made three changes in their playing XI for the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram on January 31.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 23

'Harshit Rana can't be Shami' : Manoj Tiwary Questions Gambhir’s International Grooming Call

The first bowler who can bat for India after Irfan Pathan has finally emerged through Harshit Rana. The Indian team management now favors Rana because selectors have decided to drop Mohammed Shami.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 23

'Harshit Rana can't be Shami'– Manoj Tiwary criticises Gautam Gambhir’s on-the-job grooming philosophy

Former India batter Manoj Tiwary recently questioned Gautam Gambhir’s approach to grooming players at the international level, using fast bowler Harshit Rana as the main example.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 21

Watch: Civic sense questioned as fans fought with ball in the gallery during IndvsNZ fourth ODI

Indian civic sense- a very highly discussed topic these days- has once again been exposed by netizens on social media, via the third ODI between India and New Zealand.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 20

‘We are not blind or deaf’ - Aakash Chopra hails India's emerging all-rounder's mentality amid trolling

Former opener Aakash Chopra has hailed Harshit Rana for his remarkable performances for India despite facing heavy trolling on social media. The Delhi pacer impressed everyone with his standout knock with the bat in the third ODI. India went down 2-1 in the recently concluded ODI series against New Zealand.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 20

Despite ODI Defeat, India Gain 3 Major Positives Against New Zealand

India's cricket team has been responsible for some undesirable statistics during their latest three-match series against New Zealand. The Blue Brigade experienced their first-ever loss to the Kiwis in the 50-over format at home across an entire series.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 19

IND vs NZ 2026: 'Really improving in his batting' - Shubman Gill praises Harshit Rana for all-round skills

India captain Shubman Gill praised young pacer Harshit Rana for his batting contributions during the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, highlighting the growing importance of depth in the batting order despite India’s 2-1 series defeat.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 19

IND vs NZ 2026: ‘There were no expectations from him’ - India great compliments Harshit Rana's brave act in Indore ODI

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has showered praise on the India all-rounder Harshit Rana for his heroic innings against New Zealand in the third and decisive ODI.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 18

Harshit Rana shared experience of candid moments with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma in 2025 CT final

India fast bowler Harshit Rana has opened up on a light dressing-room exchange involving Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, offering a rare glimpse into the relaxed moments that followed India’s Champions Trophy triumph in 2025.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 18

IND vs NZ Yesterday Match Result – 3rd ODI Update

New Zealand defeated India by 41 runs in the third ODI to clinch the series 2-1. Chasing 338 runs, India were dismissed for 296 in 46 overs, with Zak Foulkes and Kristian Clarke dismissing the batters each.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 18

Harshit Rana reveals how Rohit Sharma's golden advice earned him success

Young pace all-rounder Harshit Rana, reminiscing about his sensational 4/39 spell against Australia in the Sydney ODI during the recent tour, has recalled one incident with senior India teammate and veteran cricketer Rohit Sharma.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Why Harshit Rana Has Become India’s Go-To Bowler Against Left-Handers

Harshit Rana has quietly turned out to be one of India's most potent weapons against left-handed batters during the ongoing ODI series with New Zealand.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 17

‘I would cry every day in front of my dad’ - Harshit Rana speaks out on his struggles

Indian pacer Harshit Rana recently made an honest confession about handling failures. He is currently featuring in the home series against New Zealand, which includes three ODIs and five T20Is.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 15

IPL 2026: SWOT analysis of Kolkata Knight Riders - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opted for a revamp after finishing eighth last season. They have roped in some top overseas stars ahead of the upcoming 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League and will want to bounce back strongly.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 14

IND vs NZ : Harshit Rana castles Devon Conway with an absolute jaffa in 2nd ODI at Rajkot

The second ODI between India and New Zealand at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on January 14, 2026, witnessed a moment of pure fast-bowling artistry.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 13

India’s probable XI for 2nd ODI vs New Zealand

After a narrow four-wicket win in the first ODI at Vadodara,India now travels to Rajkot with their sights set on clinching the series. With the second ODI’s probable playing XI being closely examined, skipper Shubman Gill is facing a challenging “selection dilemma” as backup players have stepped up when called upon.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 13

'I criticised him the maximum, but he needed it' - Former selector lauds Harshit Rana after match-winning performance against New Zealand

Former chief selector Kris Srikkanth has credited Harshit Rana for proving himself as a seam-bowling all-rounder. Harshit put in a solid all-round performance in the series-opening clash in Vadodara on January 11.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 12

'Don't know which cricket you've seen' - Harshit Rana snaps at reporter after India's win over New Zealand

Harshit Rana was left displeased with a reporter's question concerning India's effectiveness with the new ball without the likes of Jasprit Bumrah spearheading the lineup.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 12

'Almost like MS Dhoni' - Former India opener heaps massive praise on KL Rahul for match-winning show in Vadodara ODI

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra praised wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul for his composure, adaptability and finishing skills after his unbeaten knock helped India secure a narrow victory in the opening ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara on January 11.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 12

'He is spoken about negatively many times' - Aakash Chopra calls out 'keyboard warriors' after Harshit Rana show in Vadodara ODI

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has slammed online trolls directed towards Harshit Rana after the cricketer put in an all-round performance in the first ODI of the series against New Zealand on January 11.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 12

Team Management Wants Me To Bat At No. 8 As An All-rounder: Harshit Rana

Skipper Shubman Gill: After India's four-wicket victory in the opening ODI against New Zealand, fast bowler Harshit Rana revealed that the team management wants to "groom him" as an all-rounder and asked him to work on improving his skills as a batter to bat at the No.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 12

Harshit Rana reveals India’s plan to groom him as an ODI all-rounder

Young Indian fast bowler Harshit Rana has spoken about the Indian team’s long-term vision to make him an all-rounder in one-day internationals. Following his strong showing against New Zealand, Rana revealed that the coaching staff has advised him to improve his batting skills and step up with crucial runs whenever the match situation requires.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 11

Fans go berserk as Virat Kohli and Harshit Rana power India to thrilling ODI win over New Zealand in Vadodara

In a high-octane encounter at the brand-new Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, India clinched a thrilling 4-wicket victory over New Zealand to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 11

IND vs NZ : Harshit Rana deceives Henry Nicholls with a stunning slower ball in 1st ODI

India’s young fast-bowling sensation Harshit Rana produced a moment of sheer brilliance during the first ODI against New Zealand at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara, as he dismantled a threatening opening partnership with a perfectly disguised slower ball.

Cricket News / SportsInfo / December 16

IPL 2026: CSK and KKR full squad, players, and auction picks

KKR and CSK ended the IPL 2026 auction with a good squad with some massive inclusions to their unit In the auction, KKR bought some big international players