IND vs ENG: Parthiv Patel explains why Harshit Rana is simpler with outdated ball
Former wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel stated that Harshit Rana is simpler with the outdated ball than bowling with the brand new ball. On Wednesday, February 12, India hammered England by 142 runs on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to win the three-match collection 3-0. Rana was amongst the standout bowlers for India after he completed with spectacular figures of 5-1-31-2.
But it surely was solely in his second spell that he made a comeback. In his first spell, Rana leaked 22 runs off two overs. However in his second, he gave away solely 9 runs from three overs and picked up the essential wickets of Harry Brook and Jos Buttler. Parthiv stated that since Rana is a hit-the-deck bowler, he will get extra success whereas working with the outdated ball.
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“Now we have seen that when he begins with the brand new ball, he tends to go for runs. He’s a distinct sort of bowler in terms of the brand new ball—he is not a swing bowler however a hit-the-deck bowler. That’s precisely why he takes wickets with the older ball,” Parthiv instructed the broadcasters after the match.
‘Changing Bumrah received’t be simple’
Within the first ODI in Nagpur the place he made his debut, Rana was taken for 26 runs in certainly one of his overs by Phil Salt. However Rana got here again strongly to choose up three wickets. Parthiv stated that if Rana goes for runs early in his spell, it’s Hardik Pandya, who typically chips in with useful overs.
“That is how India has been utilizing him: if he bowls a few good overs, he continues; if not, Hardik Pandya steps in. That’s the sort of bowler Rana is, and that’s what we’re speaking about. His first spell had no wickets with an economic system of 10.4, however his capacity to make a comeback and bowl successfully with the older ball is clear—six wickets at an economic system of 5.2,” Parthiv stated.
Earlier on Tuesday, Bumrah couldn’t make the lower for the Champions Trophy to be held from February 19 on account of a again damage. In his place, it’s Rana who was roped in as his substitute.
“He needs to be a contented man, and India is clearly on the lookout for a substitute for Bumrah. That received’t be simple, however in some unspecified time in the future on this collection, he has stepped up,” Parthiv added.
In three matches within the ODI collection, Rana was probably the most profitable pacer, having taken six wickets at an economic system fee of 6.95. Rana got here up the ranks after performing effectively for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) within the Indian Premier League (IPL).
