Injury blow in Navi Mumbai warm-up
India fast bowler Harshit Rana is all but ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after sustaining an injury during a warm-up match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday.
The setback has immediately put his availability for the marquee tournament in doubt, with the Indian camp expected to monitor his recovery and take further decisions based on medical assessments.
Suryakumar’s update raises concern
India captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed concern over Rana’s condition, saying the pacer “doesn’t look good” following the incident.
The comment added to fears that the fast bowler could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines, potentially forcing India’s selectors and team management to plan for alternatives in the pace group.
Next steps for the team
Rana’s injury comes at a time when India’s workload management and bench strength are under focus ahead of major ICC events. Further updates are expected after medical evaluation and team assessments in the coming days.
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