Harshit Rana added to India's Test squad for England series
Written By: Danish
Harshit Rana recalled to India's 19-man Test squad for Headingley opener! The 23-year-old pacer joins after strong India A performances against England Lions.
Selection
With Bumrah-Siraj as starters, Rana faces tough competition from Prasidh, Arshdeep & Akash Deep. His Test experience (4 wickets on debut) could give him an edge.
Competition
From T20I debut as concussion sub to Test recall! Rana took 6 ODI wickets vs England this year and 4 in Champions Trophy 2025 before this surprise call-up.
Journey
Rana's Test career: 4 wickets on debut at Perth, wicketless in Adelaide pink-ball Test. For India A vs Lions: 1 wicket from 27 overs in Canterbury.
Stats
Remembered as controversial concussion sub in T20Is! England's Buttler protested his non-like-for-like replacement of Dube, but Rana took 3 wickets anyway.
Controversy
India's pace options for Leeds: Bumrah, Siraj (starters), plus Rana, Prasidh, Arshdeep & Akash Deep. Spin backup from Jadeja, Kuldeep & Sundar.
Squad
Can Rana capitalize on this surprise recall? With England's batting vulnerabilities, the young quick might just get his big Test breakthrough at Headingley.