Harshit Rana

Amid the intense cricket on Day 2 of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth, a lighthearted moment between Harshit Rana and Mitchell Starc has gone viral.

In a historic day of cricket at the Optus Stadium in Perth, 17 wickets tumbled on the opening day of the first Test between India and Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, marking the first such occurrence on Australian soil since 1952.

Indian pacer Harshit Rana’s sensational delivery to dismiss Australian batting star Travis Head has taken the cricketing world by storm, sending fans into a frenzy and making his maiden Test wicket one to remember.

For India, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series offers an opportunity to not just defend their reputation, but also set the stage for the next generation. For Australia, it’s a chance to avenge recent defeats and reassert their place as one of the world’s top cricketing nations.

As India prepares for the first Test of the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the team is fine-tuning its lineup, keeping a sharp focus on the pace and bounce that the Optus Stadium pitch in Perth is expected to offer.

India’s seasoned fast bowler Mohammed Shami is set to return to competitive cricket after nearly a year on the sidelines, following his selection in Bengal’s squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy fixture against Madhya Pradesh in Indore, starting November 13.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Gautam Gambhir discusses Indian team selection, Rohit Sharma's possible absence, and the importance of training ahead of India's Test series in Australia.

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore has addressed the franchise's decision not to retain Shreyas Iyer, who captained the team to its third IPL title earlier this year.

There are indications that Kolkata Knight Riders might retain Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine.

India's batting coach Abhishek Nayar dismisses reports of Harshit Rana's inclusion in the squad.