New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- The India team were dealt with a heavy blow after Harshit Rana was ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026, just a day before their campaign opener against United States of America (USA) in Mumbai. Rana has injured his knee during India's warm-up clash against South Africa a couple of days ago.

The Delhi pacer could only bowl one over, conceding 16 runs, before limping off the field. "Team India pacer Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after sustaining a knee injury during the warm-up match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai on February 4th 2026," the BCCI said in a statement on Friday.

"Following consultations with a specialist and subsequent scans, the BCCI medical team deeme...