Nitish Rana Shares Intense Training Post With His New Team

The skilled left-handed batsman signals his determination with a simple but powerful message.

By Srijita De Srijita De linkedin_icon

Cricketer Nitish Rana has shared a glimpse into his intense preparation regime with his latest Instagram post. The left-handed batsman posted a simple yet powerful message reading “On it 🔱🤙” accompanied by training photographs, signaling his focused commitment to fitness and skill development.

The images shared by Rana suggest the cricketer is working on completing the IPL tournament in style. The use of the trident emoji (🔱) alongside the hand gesture emoji (🤙) in his caption emphasizes his determination and positive attitude toward the work at hand.

Rana’s New Journey With Rajasthan Royals

The Delhi-born cricketer joined Rajasthan Royals for the 2025 IPL season after spending several years with Kolkata Knight Riders. The 30-year-old batsman appears to be settling well into his new team colors.

Personal And Professional Milestones

Beyond cricket, Rana recently shared some exciting personal news with his followers. In a heartwarming post, he announced that he and his wife are expecting twins, writing: “From stadiums to site visits, now onto our biggest project yet—two tiny teammates coming soon! 🤙😇🤙.” This life update adds another dimension to what appears to be an eventful year for the cricketer both on and off the field.

Rana has been quite active on social media recently, sharing glimpses of both his professional commitments and personal life. From attending a friend’s wedding where he posted “Wishing a lifetime of love and togetherness for my favourite couple” to sharing stylish photoshoots captioned with Punjabi lyrics “Jinne log aakhi jaande aine thodi bure aan ni ❤️‍🔥” (People who are called bad aren’t necessarily bad), Rana continues to connect with his fans through various aspects of his life.

The Cricketer’s Journey

Nitish Rana was born in Delhi, India. He is a left-handed batsman and occasional right-arm off-break bowler who has represented Delhi in domestic cricket.

Rana gained significant visibility in the Indian Premier League, where he previously played for Mumbai Indians (2016-2017) before joining Kolkata Knight Riders (2018-2024) where he also served as captain. His consistent performances in the IPL have established him as a valuable middle-order batsman known for his ability to accelerate the scoring rate when needed.

In March 2021, Rana received his first international call-up when he was named in India’s ODI and T20I squads for their series against Sri Lanka. He made his international debut in July 2021.

Looking Ahead

His recent posts suggest he’s embracing the challenge with characteristic determination and positive energy. With personal happiness in his family life and a fresh professional challenge with the Royals, Nitish Rana appears poised for what could be a defining phase in his cricket career.

The simple “On it 🔱🤙” caption in his latest post may be brief, but it effectively communicates his mindset – focused, determined, and ready for whatever challenges lie ahead.

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Nitish Rana's father, a business owner, encouraged his passion for cricket from an early age.
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Srijita De is a sports, makeup and fashion enthusiast with passion for providing readers with latest updates in the field. Armed with a postgraduate degree in English and Literature from the University of Calcutta, she has honed her writing skills and developed an in-depth understanding of the beauty and fashion world at Stylecraze, and sports at Cricketsweep.

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