New Delhi: Flushed after Bangladesh’s win against Pakistan in a recently concluded test Series, Nahid Rana, Bangladesh’s pace wonder, says the team is well prepared for the two-match Test series against India later this month.
Rana astonished everyone with his electrifying pace, frequently clocking over 150 kmph in Rawalpindi during the recently finished Test series against Pakistan.
The 21-year-old, who made his international debut against Sri Lanka in the Sylhet Test in March of this year, believes that sweating more in preparation will boost his performance during the contest.
“Obviously, we are well prepared for the 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 the Bangladesh Cricket Board on social media platform ‘X’.
He went on to laud the Indian Test side but hinted that they have the potential to beat them after crushing Pakistan 2-0 to secure their first-ever Test series against the opponent.
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“India is a good team, but the team that plays better cricket will win. We will see when we go there,” the pacer said.
He returned with the figures of 4-44 in the second Test against Pakistan, including the scalps of home captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam. His lethal pace, which has helped him bag 11 scalps in three games so far, could be a game-changer in the upcoming series. Rana said it comes naturally, and he doesn’t focus on bowling at any particular speed.
“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 kph or push past that. I just focused on executing the team’s plan. My friends and folks back in the village are really happy about my achievement,” he said, his determination evident in his words.
With a bright career ahead, Rana wants to make his own journey and does not want to follow in the footsteps of any legend. “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, his unique approach to his career sparking intrigue.
The first Test between India and Bangladesh will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from September 19, followed by the second match at Green Park, Kanpur from September 27. This series is particularly significant for Bangladesh as they are aiming to continue their winning momentum after their historic victory against Pakistan.
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–IANS
Photo Credit: Facebook/Nahid Rana
