India dropped Arshdeep Singh and picked Harshit Rana in their XI for their first match in Dubai on Thursday. Mohammed Shami returned to the XI along with Ravindra Jadeja.

Ricky Ponting backed Arshdeep Singh over Harshit Rana as India's best replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah in the Champions Trophy, citing Arshdeep's control and experience in white-ball cricket as key factors for India's bowling attack.

Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana are vying for a spot in India's fast bowling lineup for the Champions Trophy. While Rana has shown promise, Singh's experience and skill in swinging the ball put him ahead.

DUBAI: Indian pacer Harshit Rana, who has swiftly made his mark with international debuts across all three formats within a short span, credited seasoned speeds

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and opted to bat against India in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener

Former Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting advised India to consider Arshdeep Singh over Harshit Rana in the playing XI in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Mohammed Shami remains the automatic first choice.

Right-arm fast bowler Harshit Rana has impressed recently, displaying raw pace and the ability to unsettle batsmen.

Other than the returning Mohammed Shami, and Harshit Rana were drafted as the frontiline pacers. A wave of discussions has followed regarding the shortlisting of the two to accompany

Ahead of Team India`s Champions Trophy 2025 match against Bangladesh, former Australia batsman Ricky Ponting picked Arshdeep Singh over Harshit Rana. The "Men in Blue" will also look to fill in the huge void left by lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah.

Harshit Rana is in the Champions Trophy squad as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement but Ricky Ponting feels Arshdeep Singh should get the nod for the matches.

Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to start from February 19 and India will start their campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh in Dubai.