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"Aye slip rakh...": Harshit Rana reveals Rohit Sharma's key advice in AUS vs IND 3rd ODI

Arunima Purohit

Rohit Sharma & Harshit Rana (Source: AFP Photos)Rohit Sharma & Harshit Rana (Source: AFP Photos)

India's ODI series against Australia concluded on a positive note, as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's partnership helped the team clinch victory in the third ODI. Apart from the batting unit, bowler Harshit Rana's performance was top-notch in the match as he claimed four wickets, dismissing some of the best batters. After struggling in the first two games, his brilliant performance was an answer to the growing criticism. 

Harshit Rana opens up on support received from Rohit Sharma

India's former captain Rohit Sharma is known for uplifting the spirits of the players on the field. He was also seen engaging with the players in the recently concluded series. While talking about the wickets, Harshit Rana opened up about his favorite wicket and also mentioned the advice he got from Rohit Sharma before dismissing Mitchell Owen. 

"Mitch Owen, because I'll tell you a story. Shubman asked me if I wanted a slip, and I was like, 'No, I don't need a slip.' Then Rohit bhai was standing at cover, and he said, 'Hey, take the slip, let me go.' So I thought, 'Why not, Bhaiya, you go ahead.' And then I got the wicket and I was like, 'Thank you so much, Bhaiya,'" said Harshit Rana while speaking on JioStar's 'Cricket Live' programme.

I felt my bowling rhythm was much better today: Harshit Rana

Harshit Rana was under scrutiny for poor performance against Australia and the series before this. Despite that, he was included in the squad. After his successful spell in the third ODI, he revealed his game plan and how he tried to adapt to playing with the new ball.  Rana also opened up about bowling outswingers in the 3rd match. 

"I felt my bowling rhythm was much better today. In the beginning, I was not trying to attack; I was just trying to bowl in the right areas. I didn't get wickets early on, but that was part of my plan since I had the new ball. I was focused on line and length, and it worked. Talking about outswingers, that's something I have been developing, and I was happy to execute that well today," he added.

The pacer will be seen next in the upcoming T20I series against Australia starting on October 29. India will play five-match series against the hosts before returning. For the T20I series, Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team along with Shubman Gill as his deputy.