Veteran cricketer Ajinkya Rahane revealed that young fast bowler Harshit Rana was bothered by social media trolling during the IPL 2025 season. Rahane observed Rana appearing nervous and sad after poor performances and discussed it with him. Rana stated that the criticism motivates him, highlighting his hard work. Rahane also noted Rana's practice of wearing AirPods to block out external noise and maintain focus while bowling, demonstrating his strategy to manage pressure and stay in the zone.