Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane opened up about how you see Harshit Rana deal with social media Trollers during IPL 2025. He explained that constant online noise affected Rana early, making the young pacer feel nervous and low despite his effort on the field.
Social media hate affects young players
Since making his India debut in 2024, 24 year old Harshit Rana has faced heavy trolling online. Even when you saw him deliver in tough moments, fans on X, formerly Twitter, reacted harshly and questioned his ability.
Selection controversy added pressure
Former selector Kris Srikkanth questioned Rana’s selection for the Australia ODIs. He suggested Rana got picked due to his closeness with head coach Gautam Gambhir. These comments added more pressure at a time when Rana was still settling in.
Rahane’s honest chat with Rana
Rahane said he spoke to Rana during IPL 2025 when his form dipped. He noticed Rana looked nervous and sad after a few poor spells. Rana told him reading comments actually pushes him to prove people wrong.
How Rana blocks distractions
Rahane revealed Rana uses AirPods during practice to stay focused. At first, teammates were confused. Later, they realised Rana does this to block distractions, stay in the zone, and bowl with full intensity.
Performance backs his mindset
Harshit Rana showed his form in the first ODI against New Zealand. He took two wickets and scored 29 runs, helping India win by four wickets with six balls to spare.
Ready for KKR and India
Rana’s approach shows you are looking at a player who can handle pressure. His mindset and discipline help him make an impact for both Kolkata Knight Riders and India.
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