KKR Pacer Harshit Rana Opens Up on Decade of Rejection and Father's Role in IPL Journey

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Harshit Rana recently shared a deeply personal account of his decade-long struggle to break into professional cricket. Rana revealed that he faced constant rejection at trials, often returning home in tears and contemplating giving up the sport entirely. He credits his father's unwavering belief and constant encouragement for pushing him past these failures and helping him realize his dream of playing in the IPL and for India. Rana stated that having endured such a long period of struggle has equipped him with the mental fortitude to handle pressure and failure now that he is playing at the highest level.

Rana, who has taken 40 wickets in 32 IPL innings for KKR, also spoke about the competitive environment in the Indian dressing room. He named Indian veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as his favorite batters to bowl to in the nets, noting that their presence creates a high-stakes competition that forces him to perform at his peak and continuously improve his skills.