Nahid Rana (born 2 October 2002) is a Bangladeshi cricketer, who is a right-arm fast bowler. He plays for the Rajshahi Division cricket team in domestic cricket.[3] Nahid Rana holds the record of the fastest ball bowled(152.0kph) by a Bangladeshi Bowler in international cricket.
Early life
Nahid grew up in Chapai Nawabganj district, and started playing cricket in 2020.[4] After passing his Higher Secondary School Certificate in 2020, he started training at a cricket academy in Rajshahi.[5] Initially, he used to be a net bowler for the Rajshahi Division batters and then impressed the selectors by his high-speed bowling.[6]
In January 2023, he was selected to play for Khulna Tigers in the 2022–23 Bangladesh Premier League.[10] He made his Twenty20 debut on 24 January 2023, for Khulna Tigers in that tournament.[11] In his debut match, he took 1 wicket conceding 20 runs from 4 overs,[12] and grabbed everyone's attention by constantly bowling around 140-150 km/h.[13][14]
In September 2023, he was named in Bangladesh's squad for the 2023 Asian Games.[16] In March 2024, he earned his maiden call-up to the Bangladesh's Test squad for their series against Sri Lanka.[17] He made his Test debut for Bangladesh on 22 March 2024, against Sri Lanka.[18]
During the 2nd Innings of Pakistan of 2nd Test, Nahid Rana bowled 152.0 KPH, the fastest ball delivered by a Bangladeshi pacer in international cricket. He bowled 73% of his deliveries above 140 KPH that series.[19][20] He also took 4 wickets in the second innings to essay a historic win for Bangladesh.[21]
^"'Who is 6.5-foot-tall bowler helping Team India negate Bangladesh pace sensation Nahid Rana?'". msn. 16 September 2024. As Team India gears up to face Bangladesh in the upcoming home series, the Indian batters are leaving no stone unturned in their preparation. In a bid to counter Bangladesh's towering pace sensation Nahid Rana, who stands at an impressive 6.5 feet tall, the Indian team has brought in an equally tall and talented pacer to help them prepare. The first Test of the two-match series between India and Bangladesh is scheduled to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, starting September 19.
