Bangladesh stunned the entire world when they hammered Pakistan in their own backyard. It was an unprecedented Test series win, that gave a superb account for the Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side. And now Bangladesh’s confidence will be at all-time high as they prepare for even bigger challenge. They are scheduled to play two more Tests against India.
However, in the build up of the much-anticipated series, Nahid Rana, Bangladesh’s latest pace sensation feels he is ready to face a star-studded India team. In what will be his first visit to India, Nahid acknowledges that India are a good team but feels that the unit that will execute their plans on the field better will win.
Nahid Rana before IND vs BAN Tests
“Obviously we are well prepared for 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 Bangladesh Cricket on X. “India are a good team but the team that plays better cricket will win. We will see when we go there.”
Nahid Rana was superb in the recent Tests against Pakistan. He clocked in speeds around 150 kmph and took 6 wickets across the two Tests. The Bangladesh Cricket Team are currently partaking in a camp in Mirpur. They will leave for India on Sunday, September 15 before clashing against India for the 1st Test in Chennai from September 19.
When asked about racking up his pace even more, Nahid Rana told that it is majorly about rhythm. While he has touched the 152-kmph mark on Test debut against Sri Lanka.
“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 kmph or push past that. I just focused on executing the team’s plan. My friends and folks back in the village are really happy of my achievement,” he added.
