The Indian cricket team has included wrist spinner Ravi Bishnoi in their playing XI for the third T20I against Bangladesh on Saturday, October 12, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. India leads the T20I series 2-0 after consecutive victories in Gwalior and Delhi, under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav.
Following the last match, Suryakumar Yadav indicated that the team aims to test their bench strength in this final T20I. Initially, the plan was to include Harshit Rana in the playing XI; however, he has been sidelined due to a viral infection. Consequently, Ravi Bishnoi was chosen by the Indian team management, with left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh being rested.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced, “Mr. Harshit Rana was unavailable for selection for the third T20I due to a viral infection and did not travel with the team to the stadium,” via their official X handle.
Harshit Rana’s Performance in IPL
Harshit Rana made a name for himself during the IPL while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, taking 19 wickets in 13 matches with an impressive average of 20.15 and an economy rate of 9.08. His standout performances earned him his first India call-up for the T20I tour against Zimbabwe, although he did not play in any matches.
India’s Playing XI: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Nitish Reddy, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav.
Bangladesh’s Playing XI: Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
