Indian speedster Harshit Rana stated that the team management intends to develop him as an all-rounder, aiming to contribute 30-40 runs with the bat from the No. 8 position. Rana demonstrated his developing all-round capabilities in the first ODI against New Zealand, taking two wickets and scoring 29 runs off 23 balls. He expressed confidence in his ability to perform this role, which he is actively working on in practice.