harshit rana

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Harshit Rana’s on-field celebrations, including a one-match ban, sparked discussions about his aggressive playing style earlier in the IPL.

Harshit Rana, a young fast bowler with the Kolkata Knight Riders, had a breakout season in the recent IPL. While his talent was undeniable, his on-field aggression also garnered attention.

One such instance occurred during a match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, where Rana celebrated the dismissal of Mayank Agarwal with a viral “flying kiss.” He followed this up with a “shushing” celebration against the Delhi Capitals, which resulted in a one-match ban and a fine. Despite the ban, Rana finished the season strong, contributing 19 wickets and ranking as the fifth-highest wicket-taker.

In a recent interview with the Indian Express, Rana addressed his on-field behaviour. He acknowledged his passionate playing style, stating, “Sawaal hi nahi hota (not a chance). Next time, I will make sure that I do not use it as a send-off. This is my cricket. I have always played cricket like this. Mai off the field bahut fun hun aap kisi se puch lo but ab cricket field dosti karne thodi na aaye hai (I am a fun-loving guy off the field, but on the cricket pitch, I am not there to make friends; I want to win).”

“Abhishek Porel smacked me for 16 runs in my first over. Ab chakke lagenge to ego hurt hoga na, smile toh nahi karunga na (If someone hits you for sixes, you can’t laugh). In the next over, I took his wicket; the celebration was my redemption, but I got banned,” added Harshit Rana.

ALSO READ | Harshit Rana Slapped With 100 Percent Match Fees Fine and One-Match Ban for Breaching IPL’s Code of Conduct

Rana also addressed the perception of Delhi cricketers being inherently aggressive, referencing Virat Kohli, Ishant Sharma, and others. He believes this very passion is what sets them apart and contributes to their success. “We are from Delhi; we play with heart. This Delhi’s aggression has made Virat Kohli the Virat Kohli he is,” said Rana.

When asked by the media house what was on his mind after the IPL, Rana spoke positively about making it to the Indian team. “Mujhe India jersey chahiye (I want to get that Indian jersey). It doesn’t matter if I get it in the T20Is, the ODIs, or in the whites,” concluded the pacer.

1
FUN88

FUN88

100% Bonus up to ₹20,000
  • UPI / Netbanking
  • Cricket Betting
  • Great Promotions
2
1XBET

1XBET

100% Bonus on the 1st deposit up to ₹8,000
  • Weekly sports bonus
  • Cash races
  • Bitcoin bonuses
3
Bettilt

Bettilt

Get Up To 8500₹
  • IPL
  • Daily No Risk Bet For IPL
  • Get Up To 8500₹
Cricket Offers4
22Bet

22Bet

100% Bonus Up To 11,000 INR
  • Cricket Markets
  • Android App
  • Live Streaming
5
4RABET

4RABET

700% UP TO 90,000₹
  • Live Betting
  • Cricket Betting
  • Live Casino
6
PariMatch

PariMatch

Get 150% Up To ₹20,000
  • Cricket
  • Fast Payouts
  • Mobile App
7
MegaPari

MegaPari

INR 20,000 in Bonus
  • Generous Bonus & Promotions
  • Secure Payment Methods
  • Live Betting

Last Updated on May 29, 2024