Having made an instantaneous affect along with his sensible efficiency within the historic 2-0 conquer Pakistan, Bangladesh rising speedster Nahid Rana has now set his eyes on the upcoming away Take a look at collection towards India.
The 21-year-old constantly hit the 150-kmph mark and stood out because the star performer, particularly within the second innings of the ultimate Take a look at in Rawalpindi, the place he took 4 for 44 as Bangladesh secured a historic sweep.
“Clearly we’re properly ready for India collection. We’ve got began coaching. The extra we’re ready, the higher we will likely be in execution throughout the matches,” Rana stated in a video shared by Bangladesh Cricket on X.
“India are a very good staff however the staff that performs higher cricket will win. We’ll see once we go there.”
The speedster, from Chapainawabganj, has emerged as a brand new sensation in Bangladesh cricket along with his skill to bowl constantly quick over lengthy spells.
He made headlines by crossing the 150-kmph mark on his Take a look at debut towards Sri Lanka in March this 12 months.
Then, in Pakistan, he established himself as a real quick bowling menace by making an instantaneous affect within the second Take a look at.
He dismissed Shan Masood along with his third ball earlier than scalping the prized wicket of Babar Azam in his subsequent over.
“Earlier than leaving, I had stated that I needed to realize one thing for my nation, and it feels nice to have delivered on what was anticipated of me,” he stated.
The primary Take a look at is slated to be held in Chennai, a venue recognized for its bounce-friendly pitch.
Requested if he is able to hit the 152-kmph mark once more, Rana stated, “I’ll attempt to present my finest. Tempo is one thing you’ll be able to’t all the time predict – it relies upon quite a bit on rhythm. Generally, it simply clicks, and out of the blue you end up hitting these speeds. I by no means got down to clock 152 kmph or push previous that. I simply targeted on executing the staff’s plan. My buddies and people again within the village are actually pleased of my achievement,” he stated.
Rana’s journey in cricket started when his brother enrolled him in an academy in 2020 after ending school.
He made his First-Class debut in October 2021 and shortly made a mark, taking 32 wickets within the following season.
Within the 2022-23 Nationwide Cricket League, Rana and Sumon Khan achieved a uncommon feat, with each taking up 30 wickets, an accomplishment not seen in over 11 years for quick bowlers within the home First-Class event.
Decided to carve his personal path, he stated, “I don’t wish to be like anybody else. I wish to create my very own identification and be generally known as Nahid Rana of Bangladesh,” Rana stated.
“I haven’t adopted any explicit bowler. I’ve watched and realized from everybody – my seniors and people I grew up watching,” he signed off.