Harshit Rana Rejects Bumrah Absence Impact, Defends New Ball Bowling
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News18•12-01-2026, 08:10
Harshit Rana Rejects Bumrah Absence Impact, Defends New Ball Bowling
- •Harshit Rana dismissed claims that Jasprit Bumrah's absence affects India's new ball wicket-taking ability.
- •Rana highlighted his and Mohammed Siraj's economical new ball bowling in the first ODI against New Zealand.
- •He picked up two crucial wickets, removing New Zealand openers Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls, who had a 117-run partnership.
- •Rana also contributed with a vital 29 runs off 23 balls in India's four-wicket victory.
- •Virat Kohli won Player of the Match for his 93 runs in the 301-run chase.
Why It Matters: Harshit Rana defended India's new ball bowling, stating Bumrah's absence isn't impacting wicket-taking.
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