Harshit Rana Joins India Squad for Final ODI Against Afghanistan

Harshit Rana has been added to the Indian cricket team for the final ODI against Afghanistan, set to take place in Chennai. The BCCI confirmed his inclusion after he completed rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence. The Indian team, led by Shubman Gill, has already clinched the series with two wins and is now targeting a clean sweep. Rana is also set to participate in upcoming T20I series in Ireland and England under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer. The updated squad for the third ODI includes notable players like Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 19, 2026, 10:43 IST

Harshit Rana Added to ODI Squad

Seamer Harshit Rana has been officially included in the Indian cricket team for the third and final One-Day International against Afghanistan, scheduled for Saturday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced this addition just a day prior to the match.

As per the BCCI's statement, Rana has successfully completed his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) and has joined the ODI squad in Chennai. The Men's Selection Committee confirmed his inclusion for the IDFC First Bank ODI against Afghanistan.

Upcoming T20I Series for Rana

The 24-year-old cricketer has also been named in the squad for the upcoming T20I series in Ireland and England, where Shreyas Iyer will take charge as the full-time captain.

India Aims for Series Victory

Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, the Indian team has already secured the series by winning the first two matches. They are now looking to achieve a clean sweep with a strong performance in Chennai.

In the first ODI, India triumphed by seven wickets, a match shortened to 25 overs per side due to rain in Dharamshala. The second ODI saw a commanding victory by 170 runs in Lucknow, highlighted by impressive centuries from Ishan Kishan and captain Shubman Gill.

Previously, India also claimed victory in a one-off Test match against Afghanistan, winning by an innings and 300 runs within three days.

Updated India Squad for Third ODI

The revised Indian squad for the third ODI against Afghanistan includes: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul (Wicket-Keeper), Ishan Kishan (Wicket-Keeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Harshit Rana.