Nahid Rana, the rising sensation from Bangladesh, is confident and prepared for the India Test Series.

 Nahid Rana, the rising sensation from Bangladesh, is confident and prepared for the India Test Series.

Nahid Rana at work

Rising speedster Nahid Rana of Bangladesh, who made an immediate impression with his outstanding performance in the historic 2-0 victory over Pakistan, is now focusing on the next away Test series against India. The 21-year-old was a standout performer in the final Test match in Rawalpindi, particularly in the second innings when he took 4/44 to help Bangladesh complete a historic sweep. He often struck 150 kph. "We are undoubtedly ready for the India series. Our training has begun. "We will perform better during the matches if we are more prepared," Rana stated in a video posted on Bangladesh Cricket's old Twitter account, "X."

"India are a good team but the team that plays better cricket will win. We will see when we go there." The speedster, from Chapainawabganj, has emerged as a new sensation in Bangladesh cricket with his ability to bowl consistently fast over long spells.

"I haven't kept up with any specific bowler. He concluded, saying, "I've watched and learned from everyone -- my seniors and those I grew up watching."

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He made headlines by crossing the 150 kph mark on his Test debut against Sri Lanka in March this year.

Then in Pakistan he established himself as a genuine fast bowling threat by making immediate impact in the second Test.

He dismissed Shan Masood with his third ball before scalping the prized wicket of Babar Azam in his next over.

"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 remarked.

Chennai, a location well-known for its bounce-friendly ground, will host the opening Test.

When asked if he was prepared to reach the 152 kph barrier once more, Rana replied, "I will do my absolute best.


"You can't always predict pace; a lot of it depends on rhythm." Sometimes everything simply clicks, and you find yourself reaching those speeds all of a sudden.

"I never intended to go faster than 152 kph. My only concern was carrying out the team's plan. "My accomplishment has made my friends and people in the village very happy," he remarked.
After graduating from college in 2020, Rana's brother enrolled him in an academy, marking the start of his cricket career.

In October 2021, he made his first-class debut. The next season, he took 32 wickets, rapidly making an impression.

Rana and Sumon Khan accomplished a unique milestone in the 2022–2023 National Cricket League: both bowlers claimed over 30 wickets. This hasn't happened for fast bowlers in the domestic first-class competition in over 11 years.


"I don't want to be like anyone else," he declared, determined to forge his own route. "I wish to forge my own identity and become recognized as Bangladesh's Nahid Rana," declared Rana.