Emerging Pacer Nahid Rana Receives Praise from Irfan Pathan

In the domestic cricket scene, a new talent is shining brightly: emerging fast bowler Nahid Rana. His exceptional performances in recent times have caught the attention of cricket fans around the world. During the Champions Trophy match against New Zealand, Nahid Rana's bowling earned praise from former Indian pacer Irfan Pathan.

On Twitter, Irfan Pathan shared his thoughts, saying, "Nahid Rana has the potential to become one of Bangladesh's best and most reliable bowlers in the future. He has both height and pace. His cricketing journey started a bit late, and his coaches need to pay special attention to this."

Nahid Rana's Impressive Performance Against New Zealand

In the match against New Zealand, Bangladesh suffered a 5-wicket defeat. During the match, Nahid Rana bowled 9 overs, giving away 43 runs and taking 1 wicket. One of his standout moments was when he dismissed New Zealand's captain Kane Williamson with a delivery clocked at nearly 149 kilometers per hour.

A Surprising Omission in the India Match

Before Bangladesh’s first match against India in the Champions Trophy, Nahid Rana was the most talked-about player. However, to everyone's surprise, the left-arm pacer was not included in the playing XI for that match.

Nahid Rana’s Growing Reputation

So far, Nahid Rana has played 4 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) for the national team, claiming 5 wickets. In addition, in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), he has taken 10 wickets in 12 matches for the Rangpur Riders. His impressive rise has certainly caught the attention of fans and experts alike, and many believe he has a bright future ahead in international cricket.