Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal heaps massive praise on Harshit Rana after his impressive exploits in the fourth T20I match in England tour of India 2025.
He made comments on the pacer’s bowling adding that he could be the potential replacement for Jasprit Bumrah (if unfit), for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
He made an impressive debut and returned with an impressive return of 3/33. The youngster controversially replaced Shivam Dube as a concussion substitute and played a key role in India’s series 3-1 win.
While speaking in a YouTube video Kamran Akmal said, “The way Harshit Rana bowled, if Bumrah is not there, he’ll surely come in the Champions Trophy. The way he bowled pace, took three wickets.”
Harshit Rana bagged four wickets on his test debut in Australia last year. Akmal also lauded spinner Ravi Bishnoi and Varun Chakravarthy for their excellence in the ongoing five-match T20I series.
The 43-year old opined that the spin twins should’ve been part of India’s squad for the upcoming ICC event.
“The way Ravi Bishnoi and Varun Chakaravarthy are bowling in T20Is, if they were part of the Champions Trophy, India’s spin department would’ve been stronger.”
Varun has bagged 12 wickets in the first four matches against England. The 33-year old has picked up 29 wickets in 11 games since his comeback to T20Is after three years.
Meanwhile Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali also lauded Ravi Bishnoi for his comeback in the fourth T20I after managing just one wicket in his previous three outings.
“Duckett got out to Bishnoi. He wasn’t getting wickets but bowling well [in the previous games]. He was hit in the last game but took three wickets today, good bowling.”
Bishnoi has registered 60 wickets in 41 T20Is at an economy rate of 7.34. He will look to continue his good form in the fifth test.
The final match of the T20I will be played on February 02 at Wankhede Stadium before the start of the three match ODI series against England.
