Harshit Rana: KKR’s Rising Star
Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) young pacer Harshit Rana has taken IPL 2024 by storm. Since the IPL triumph, Rana has earned accolades and gained a massive fan following across the country.
Breakthrough in IPL 2022
Rana burst onto the scene in IPL 2022 and has consistently climbed the ranks. His career took a significant turn under Gautam Gambhir’s mentorship in IPL 2024. Despite having no international experience, the 22-year-old speedster became a mainstay in the Playing XI. Even monetary fines couldn’t hinder his momentum.
Podcast Appearance with Shubhankar Mishra
Following the IPL victory, Harshit Rana appeared on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast. He spoke fondly about Virat Kohli and his IPL franchise, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
On RCB’s Title Drought
RCB is one of the few IPL franchises yet to win the IPL title. Despite having star players like Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, AB De Villiers, and Glenn Maxwell over the years, the Bangalore-based team has been unable to secure the trophy. Harshit Rana attributed RCB’s failure to win an IPL title to bad luck. “RCB ki kismat kharab hai,” he remarked on the podcast.
On Virat Kohli’s Influence
During the podcast, Harshit Rana expressed his admiration for RCB talisman Virat Kohli. He praised Kohli’s unmatched energy and leadership. “Sir, for me also, RCB is all about Virat Bhai. Despite having big names like Dinesh Karthik and Faf Du Plessis, the energy created by Virat Kohli stands unmatched. He leads the team all by himself and wins matches,” the 22-year-old expressed.
Rana also shared his deep respect for Kohli’s playing style. “Victories and defeats are a part of the game, but I am a big fan of him (Virat Kohli). Because I idolize him as a player, thinking, ‘This is the way I want to play cricket – wholeheartedly,’” Rana said on the podcast.(Dubai7 realmoneygame)