India, Oct. 31 -- Team India opener Abhishek Sharma lauded Harshit Rana's batting skills, revealing that the fast-bowling all-rounder often sends his deliveries sailing for sixes during net sessions. Rana was promoted to bat in the second T20I at MCG over Shivam Dube as India suffered an early collapse in the innings. He came out to bat in the 8th over and stabilised the innings with Abhishek as India managed to cross the 100-run mark.

The pair added a valuable 56 runs for the sixth wicket, with Harshit contributing a crucial 35 to validate his inclusion. Abhishek lauded his partner for displaying remarkable composure and adjusting brilliantly in a tense situation.

"I knew Harshit could bat - he hits sixes off me a lot in the nets. He t...