Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana receive maiden ODI caps as India camp celebrates

The Indian cricket camp was filled with excitement as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana received their maiden ODI caps ahead of their debut match. Captain Rohit Sharma handed the cap to Jaiswal, while senior pacer Mohammed Shami presented Rana with his first ODI cap in a special moment for both young cricketers.

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Before the match, the team gathered in a huddle, with head coach Gautam Gambhir delivering an inspiring pep talk. Rohit then addressed the squad before officially welcoming the two debutants. Jaiswal hugged Rohit after receiving his cap, while Rana was embraced by Shami, marking the start of their journey in the 50-over format.

Both players made an immediate impact on the field, combining to dismiss England’s Ben Duckett. Rana forced a top edge from the left-hander, and Jaiswal sprinted before diving to complete a stunning catch. In the same over, Rana surprised Harry Brook with extra bounce, leading to a three-ball duck as KL Rahul took the catch.

Jaiswal has already made a name for himself in T20Is and Tests before stepping into ODI cricket. His performances in red-ball cricket have positioned him as one of India’s most promising young batters. In 19 Test matches, he has scored 1,798 runs at an impressive average of 52.88 and a strike rate of 65.66. He has already registered four centuries and ten fifties, with a career-best score of 214*. In T20Is, he has played 23 matches, amassing 723 runs at an average of 36.15 and a strike rate of 164.31, including a century and five fifties. His List-A record is equally impressive, with 1,511 runs in 32 matches at an average of 53.96, featuring five centuries and seven half-centuries, with a top score of 203.

Rana, meanwhile, has limited international experience, having played two Test matches and a solitary T20I. In Tests, he has taken four wickets at an average of 50.75, with best figures of 3/48. His only T20I against England saw him claim 3/33, averaging 11.00 with the ball. In List-A cricket, he has played 14 matches, picking up 22 wickets at an average of 23.45, with best bowling figures of 4/17.

Rana’s debut also reignited discussions from the fourth T20I against England, where he came on as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube and delivered a match-winning spell. His inclusion led to debate among fans and experts, with England captain Jos Buttler openly expressing dissatisfaction over the ruling.