Harshit Rana Opens Up on Emotional Journey Through Cricket Failures
India's fast bowler Harshit Rana has recently shared heartfelt details about his early struggles in cricket. He described how he used to cry every day in front of his father after facing repeated rejections. This emotional revelation comes as Rana establishes himself as a regular in the Indian white-ball teams.
From Tears to Triumphs: Rana's Resilience Story
Despite now being a consistent starter for India over the past year, Rana has faced criticism for occasional failures. He maintains strong confidence in bouncing back from these setbacks. His resilience has already paid off with participation in India's Champions Trophy and Asia Cup victories last year.
Rana is also set to make his maiden T20 World Cup appearance next month. He attributes his current mental strength to those difficult early years in Delhi's cricket circuit.
Learning to Handle Failure"I know how to handle failure now," Rana stated in a recent interview with MensXP. "I have seen those ten years where nothing happened. I would go to trials and my name would not come. I would come back and cry every day in front of my dad."
He explained that this painful period taught him valuable lessons. "So now I think that failure is gone; whatever comes, I can handle it. I had given up. But my dad kept pushing me literally," Rana added.
Establishing a Place in Team India
Rana made his ODI debut on February 6, 2025. Since then, he has secured a regular spot in the Men in Blue lineup. In 13 ODIs played so far, he has claimed 23 wickets. His performances have impressed across different phases of play.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir has shown clear support for the Delhi bowler. Rana has demonstrated his wicket-taking ability in both ODI and T20I formats.
Net Sessions with Cricket StarsRana also revealed how practicing with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma helps him improve. "Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma. Even if I bowl easily to them, there is a competition when they come to bat in the nets," he said.
"They challenge me to do things, so I also get on my peak to bowl," Rana explained. These challenging net scenarios bring out his best performance.
Looking Ahead to Future Challenges
With the T20 World Cup approaching, Rana's journey from emotional struggles to international success serves as inspiration. His story highlights the importance of perseverance and family support in sports.
Rana's ability to handle pressure and learn from failures continues to shape his career. He remains focused on contributing to India's cricket achievements in upcoming tournaments.
