Updated On: 03 December, 2025 08:15 AM IST | Raipur | PTI
During Gambhir’s tenure, pace bowler Harshit Rana has made his India debut across formats starting with the Perth Test during last year’s Australia tour

India’s Harshit Rana during the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. Pic/BCCI
He has been caught in the firing line for being allegedly favoured by India head coach Gautam Gambhir but pacer Harshit Rana says he does not pay heed to any outside noise, as doing so will not allow him to play cricket freely.
During Gambhir’s tenure, the 23-year-old fast bowler has made his India debut across formats starting with the Perth Test during last year’s Australia tour.
While he has not made a huge dent across formats with his performances, Rana has received strong backing from the India head coach.