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BCCI names revised squads for England ODIs and Zimbabwe T20Is after Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy ruled out

BCCI names revised squads for England ODIs and Zimbabwe T20Is after Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy ruled out

The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) on Sunday confirmed that Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy have been ruled out of the upcoming ODIs against England and the T20Is against Zimbabwe. Harshit has been replaced by Prince Yadav in the ODI team, while Chakaravarthy will be replaced by Ravi Bishnoi in the T20I side. Harshit Rana ruled out of upcoming England ODIs and Zimbabwe T20Is. (ANI Pic Service) According to the official release issued by the BCCI on Sunday afternoon, Rana reported a sudden onset of discomfort in his right hamstring during the third T20I against England at Trent Bridge. The subsequent scans revealed a Grade 1 hamstring injury, and hence, he was ruled out of the forthcoming ODI series against England. He will now report to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (COE) for further assessment and management. Also Read: Shreyas Iyer doesn’t hold back after England carnage, rues India’s bowling and costly dropped catches On the other hand, Chakaravarthy reported a sudden onset of discomfort in his left hamstring during the third …

Prince and Bishnoi named injury replacements for Rana and Chakarvarthy respectively

Prince and Bishnoi named injury replacements for Rana and Chakarvarthy respectively

3 min readUpdated: Jul 12, 2026 02:54 PM IST Indian players Harshit Rana and Varun Chakarvarthy have been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series and three-match Zimbabwe T20I series due to hamstring injuries. Prince Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi have been named as replacements. “Rana reported a sudden onset of discomfort in his right hamstring during the third T20I against England at Trent Bridge. Subsequent scans revealed a Grade 1 hamstring injury. He has been ruled out of the forthcoming ODI series against England and will report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) for further assessment and management,” stated BCCI in its press release. “Chakaravarthy also reported a sudden onset of discomfort in his left hamstring during the third T20I against England. An MRI scan subsequently revealed a Grade 2 hamstring injury. Based on specialist medical advice, he has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. He will report to the BCCI COE for further management,” it further added. India was whitewashed 4-0 in the T20I series on Saturday after …

‘How did Harshit Rana get selected directly’: Sadagoppan Ramesh

‘How did Harshit Rana get selected directly’: Sadagoppan Ramesh

2 min readJul 10, 2026 05:01 PM IST Former Indian cricketer Sadagoppan Ramesh slammed the Indian team for selecting Harshit Rana. He asked how the side picked up Rana without him proving his fitness? and added, “There are different yardsticks for different players.” “How did Harshit Rana get selected directly to the Indian team without proving his fitness anywhere after surgery? If you haven’t fully recovered from a knee surgery, then it leads to a hamstring or quad injury next, as has happened with him. It’s clear he didn’t return to the Indian team at 100% fitness. It’s just an evidence on how there are different yardsticks for different players. India will produce results again only if they correct this issue,” Ramesh said on his YouTube channel. “The fact they rested him for the Zimbabwe tour and the squad was announced before this injury made it clear that they rested him knowing that he won’t be able to play back-to-back series. This is not about Harshit Rana’s ability,” he said. Varun Chakarvarthy’s injury meant that …

Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana ruled out of remainder of ENG T20I series

Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana ruled out of remainder of ENG T20I series

3 min readUpdated: Jul 9, 2026 10:05 PM IST India will have to do without the services of Varun Chakaravarthy and Harshit Rana for the remainder of the England series with both players getting ruled out due to hamstring injuries. Captain Shreyas Iyer as well as the BCCI confirmed the developments. “Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy sustained hamstring injuries in the third T20I against England at Trent Bridge. The BCCI Medical Team has assessed them and ruled them out of the 4th and 5th T20Is,” the BCCI said in a statement. Iyer said that Washington Sundar and Prasidh Krishna will replace the duo in the 4th T20I. “We’ve got two changes, two injuries actually. Varun and Harshit go out, so Washington and Prasidh comes in,” Iyer said at the toss After playing the IPL with a fractured toe towards the end, Varun had taken a short break, travelling to Sri Lanka with a couple of his teammates from Tamil Nadu. India played the Ireland T20Is without him and ended up losing 2-0, their first series …

Harshit Rana was sent ahead of Shivam Dube, really?: Dinesh Karthik

Harshit Rana was sent ahead of Shivam Dube, really?: Dinesh Karthik

2 min readJul 9, 2026 02:26 PM IST India lost five wickets in the power play against England in the third T20I. Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue picked up five wickets in a fiery spell. However, to everyone’s surprise, after Axar Patel’s wicket, Harshit Rana walked in; he is a bowling all-rounder, not the designated batter, Shivam Dube. Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik slammed the management for promoting Rana. “For a start, it feels like India’s middle order looks rather unsettled for a world champion side. Why is there a collapse happening way too often? Harshit Rana was sent ahead of Shivam Dube, really? You’re telling me in a chase of 200, there is a better chance that Harshit Rana could come and bat in the powerplay and take you over the line ahead of a Shivam Dube? I understand a left-right combination, but will this lack of confidence in Shivam Dube batting against high pace or powerplay make him doubt himself?” Dinesh Karthik said on Cricbuzz. “Take the case of Sanju Samson, three matches …

Rana Daggubati Hints At Third Film In S.S. Rajamouli’s Epic Franchise

Rana Daggubati Hints At Third Film In S.S. Rajamouli’s Epic Franchise

Rana Daggubati Hints At Baahubali 3 ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) The Baahubali franchise stands as one of the most influential film series in Indian cinema. Even years after the release of the two-part saga, Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, fans continue to discuss the epic saga and wonder whether the story could someday continue.  While audiences across the world witnessed this monumental spectacle that has now attained cult status, Netflix has recently released Baahubali: The Torch Bearer, a documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes of the blockbuster franchise and revisits its journey.  Rana Daggubati Sparks Baahubali 3 Speculation  A moment from Netflix’s latest documentary has given fans a fresh reason to speculate about a possible third installment. One particular clip has caught attention, featuring Rana Daggubati. The actor who played Bhallaladeva hints at the possibility of Baahubali 3 in the franchise. In the clip, Rana says, “The world may not be ready yet, but there will be Baahubali…” Before he could complete it, Prabhas held up three fingers and …

Did Prabhas, Rana Daggubati and Anushka Shetty just tease Baahubali 3? Fans think so | Telugu News

Did Prabhas, Rana Daggubati and Anushka Shetty just tease Baahubali 3? Fans think so | Telugu News

More than a decade after Baahubali transformed Indian cinema, fans may finally have a reason to believe the blockbuster franchise isn’t over yet. A viral moment from Netflix’s new documentary series, Baahubali: The Torchbearer, has reignited speculation about Baahubali 3, with Prabhas, Rana Daggubati and Anushka Shetty seemingly dropping subtle hints about another chapter. While there has been no official announcement from director SS Rajamouli or the makers, the clip has sent fans into overdrive, with many convinced that the beloved franchise is set to continue. The buzz began after a clip from Baahubali: The Torchbearer, which premiered on Netflix on June 26, went viral on social media. The four-episode Telugu documentary chronicles the making of the Baahubali films, their unprecedented success and the lasting impact they had on Indian cinema through behind-the-scenes footage, unseen moments and interviews with the cast and crew. In the now-viral clip, Rana can be heard saying, “I don’t know if I should say this publicly, but since Rajamouli and Shobu garu aren’t here, I’ll just say what’s on my …

Baahubali 3 on the cards? Prabhas, Rana Daggubati and Anushka Shetty’s hint sends fans into a frenzy

Baahubali 3 on the cards? Prabhas, Rana Daggubati and Anushka Shetty’s hint sends fans into a frenzy

When SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali released, it didn’t just rewrite box office history but changed the face of Indian cinema too. The franchise raised the bar for storytelling, action and visual spectacle, turning Prabhas, Rana Daggubati and Anushka Shetty into pan-India stars while leaving fans asking one question for years: Will there ever be a Baahubali 3? Now, the wait may finally be over. Last year, the two Baahubali films were packaged as one and re-released as Baahubali: The Epic. The trio has dropped hints that a third chapter of the blockbuster saga could be on the cards, sending fans into a frenzy. Baahubali 3 in the pipeline Speculation surrounding Baahubali 3 has gained fresh momentum after a clip from the documentary Baahubali: The Torchbearer went viral on social media. In the video, Prabhas, Rana and Anushka appear to tease the possibility of another instalment in Rajamouli‘s blockbuster franchise, leaving fans convinced that a third chapter may finally be in the works. In the now-viral clip, Rana can be heard saying, “I don’t know if I …

Sameer Gulia becomes junior world champion, dedicates title to Jaspal Rana

Sameer Gulia becomes junior world champion, dedicates title to Jaspal Rana

3 min readJun 20, 2026 12:13 AM IST Upon becoming the world junior champion in men’s 25m rapid fire pistol on Friday, Sameer Gulia’s first thoughts were about his gun’s grip. A couple of years ago, Jaspal Rana had advised the Haryana shooter to get his grip changed from Germany. Last week, Rana breathed his last and the 19-year-old chose to dedicate his maiden world title to the legendary coach. “Jaspal Rana sir was the guiding force for all juniors in the Indian team in recent years and earlier too. Every time I shot with this gun, his motivating words, ‘Aur mehnat kar Sameer beta aur dhyan na bhatkana’ (Work harder and don’t let your focus waver) would ring in my ears,” Gulia tells The Indian Express after triumphing at the ISSF World Junior Championships in Suhl, Germany. An only child, Gulia grew up in Purkhas village near Sonepat, eyeing his mother Anita Devi’s medals at home. Devi, who became the 25m pistol national champion in 2013, quit shooting to concentrate on making her son …

Harshit Rana Added to India Squad for Final ODI Against Afghanistan

Harshit Rana Added to India Squad for Final ODI Against Afghanistan

The fast bowler Harshit Rana has been added to the India Squad for the third ODI against Afghanistan, marking his return from injury. He has out of international action since his knee injury prior to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup earlier this year. He sustained a ligament strain in his right knee during India’s T20 Warmup game against South Africa. He underwent surgery in February and also missed the entire IPL season. However, he has linked up with the squad ahead of final ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai. However, he has recovered from his injury, making a full recovery and is ready to return. “The Men’s Selection Committee has added Mr Harshit Rana to the India squad for the third and final IDFC First Bank ODI against Afghanistan,” India said via a statement. Harshit Rana (image: X) “Mr Rana, who has completed his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE), has linked up with the ODI squad in Chennai.” India already sealed up a win in a three match series following a win …