Overview
- Rana injured his right knee in the February 4 warm-up against South Africa at DY Patil Stadium, bowling one over for 16 before leaving the field.
- He was ruled out by the BCCI ahead of India's opener, and the ICC Event Technical Committee approved Mohammed Siraj as his replacement.
- Rana shared a hospital-bed photo and wrote, “Surgery done right, now focused on recovery and getting back to what I love.”
- Siraj made an immediate impact in India’s opening match against the USA, taking 3 for 29 in a 29-run win at the Wankhede.
- His availability for IPL 2026 remains uncertain, with assessments and rehabilitation plans expected at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.