Nitish Rana, a key player in the Indian Premier League, has consistently showcased his batting prowess for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In the previous IPL season, Rana stepped up as the stand-in captain when Shreyas Iyer was sidelined due to injury.
This season, Rana faced a finger injury early on, causing him to miss 10 games. He made his much-anticipated return in the match against the Mumbai Indians on May 11. During a pre-match interview, commentator Harsha Bhogle inquired about the status of his injured finger. In a humorous twist, Rana responded that he couldn’t show the injured finger because it was the middle one.
“It’s alright but since the finger is the middle one, I can’t show it to you. But yeah, much better than before. Happy to be back in the team and feeling good to return after missing so many games because I have never experienced this because never got injured,” Rana remarked.
Rana’s witty reply quickly went viral online, drawing considerable attention. However, his return wasn’t just memorable for his off-field humor. On the field, he scored a vital 33 runs off 23 balls, helping KKR set a total of 157 runs. This performance contributed significantly to KKR’s 18-run victory.
Throughout his time with KKR, Rana has been an essential player and a consistent match-winner. His return bolsters the team as they aim for IPL 2024 glory. KKR has already secured a spot in Qualifier 1, giving them two opportunities to reach the finals.
