Lack of Bumrah will be lost … Harshit Rana can create a lot, Team India’s ‘Gabbar’ told Rohit & Co.

Last updated:February 18, 2025, 16:21 IST

Shikhar Dhawan has described India as a strong contender for the Champions Trophy victory. Dhawan said that Team India will miss Jaspreet Bumrah. Gabbar has described Harshit Rana as an ex factor. Indian Team Champions Trophy its first …Read more

Shikhar Dhawan told Harshit Rana X Factor.

New Delhi. Former Indian team opener Shikhar Dhawan has described Team India as a strong contender for the title in the Champions Trophy. Gabbar of Team India has said that in this ICC tournament, India will miss Jaspreet Bumrah. However, he praised the young pacer Harshit Rana, who recently made a brilliant debut in all three formats. Dhawan said that it is exciting to see Rana. He bowls fearlessly. This tournament will start in Pakistan on Wednesday. Whereas India will start its campaign against Bangladesh at Dubai International Cricket Stadium a day later.

Fast bowler Bumrah was out of the tournament due to bottom injury to Bumrah Peeth. He was the highest weight in bowling during India’s five -match Test series in Australia. Dhawan wrote in the ICC column, ‘My concern is that he will miss Jaspreet Bumrah, there is no doubt that he will miss him and I think he will see its effect. According to me, he is the best bowler in the world and It is difficult to repeat their accuracy. He is very calm and it is very important in such big ICC competitions.

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‘It is exciting to see Harshit Rana’
However, Dhawan supported Shubman Gill and Harshit Rana to perform well in the tournament. He said, ‘Harshit Rana has also joined the team and I think it is really exciting. Keep an eye on them, I think he can rock the tournament. I like his attitude, he is a hardworking player and he is not afraid of anything. He accepts the challenges and we have seen in the England series that he is in form. I am sure that he will try to take advantage of this opportunity and if he does so, he can prove to be an ex factor for India.

India is therefore a strong contender for the title
Given the recent form and the strength of the team, Dhawan considers India the biggest contender for the title. Dhawan said, ‘There are many reasons for India to be optimistic. He has a very balanced team, especially with the bat – a good mix of experienced and young players. Shubman Gill has a lot of continuity in performance and has to play a big role. I think he will perform brilliantly in the tournament. Rohit Sharma has acquired the form, Virat Kohli is also there. He is a great team and it will be difficult to stop them. India will play its second match in the league from Pakistan. The match will be played between India and Pakistan on 23 February.