After leaving a mark with his brilliant bowling in the historic 2-0 win over Pakistan, Bangladesh’s rising speedster Nahid Rana is all set for the upcoming away Test series against India as well. The young pace bowler consistently hit the 150-kmph mark and became one of the positives for his side, especially in the second innings of the final Test in Rawalpindi as well, where he scalped 4 wickets for 44 as Bangladesh registered a historic series sweep.
“Obviously we are well prepared for India series. We have started training. The more we are prepared, the better we will be in execution during the matches,” Rana said in a video shared by Bangladesh Cricket on X. “India are a good team but the team that plays better cricket will win. We will see when we go there.”
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The pace bowler, from Chapainawabganj, has become a new sensation in Bangladesh cricket with his stunning ability to bowl consistently fast over long spells as well. He made everyone shocked by crossing the 150-kmph mark on his Test debut against Sri Lanka in March this year as well. Then, in Pakistan, he also did well with a great impact in the second Test. He also removed Shan Masood with his third ball before dismissing Babar Azam in his next over as well.
“Before leaving, I had said that I wanted to achieve something for my country, and it feels great to have delivered on what was expected of me,” he said.
Rana again said, “I will strive to give my best. Pace is something you can’t always predict – it depends a lot on rhythm. Sometimes, it just clicks, and suddenly you find yourself hitting those speeds. I never set out to clock 152 kmph or push past that. I just focused on executing the team’s plan. My friends and folks back in the village are really happy of my achievement.”
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Notably, Rana’s journey in cricket started in 2020. He debuted in First-Class debut soon after in October 2021 and made headlines by claiming 32 wickets in the next season. In the 2022-23 National Cricket League, Rana and Sumon Khan achieved a rare feat, with both of them picking up over 30 wickets as well.
“I don’t want to be like anyone else. I want to create my own identity and be known as Nahid Rana of Bangladesh, I haven’t followed any particular bowler. I’ve watched and learned from everyone – my seniors and those I grew up watching,” he concluded.
