India’s pace bowling unit is set for a late change ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with seasoned pacer Mohammed Siraj poised to join the squad as a replacement for Harshit Rana, sources told ANI on Friday. Siraj is expected to link up with the team in Mumbai, strengthening India’s bowling resources ahead of their tournament opener.
The move comes after young fast bowler Harshit Rana sustained a knee injury during India’s warm-up game against South Africa earlier this week. Team management and captain Suryakumar Yadav had expressed doubts over Rana’s fitness following the incident, and while no official confirmation from the BCCI has been issued yet, multiple reports indicate Rana has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup, with Siraj likely to take his place in the 15-man squad.
Rana’s injury scare has been widely reported as serious enough to jeopardize his participation in the tournament, marking a setback for the young all-rounder who had earned a spot in India’s squad.
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