India, Oct. 25 -- If Ro-Ko's return to form was the biggest positive to take for India from the SCG ODI, then there was something to be taken from the bowling department as well. Harshit Rana, despite facing criticisms, did not give up. He stood tall and picked up four wickets in the third ODI, taking his team to a winning position in the game.

After the match was over, Rana's captain, Shubman Gill, did not hold back his words while praising the young pacer. The Indian skipper effectively confirmed Rana's place in the 2027 WC squad, stressing both his pace and bounce value and his developing batting ability. "Yes, absolutely, Sir", Gill said when asked if the team views Rana as a bowler who can regularly contribute with the bat. "The num...