Nahid Rana

Nahid Rana is ‘pure gold’

Former New Zealand pacer Danny Morrison, mostly known for his over-the-top commentary, is back in Bangladesh after six years for the ongoing edition of the Bangladesh Premier League T20. The 58-year-old, on Monday, spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan regarding his views on the omission of Liton Das and Shakib Al Hasan from the Champions Trophy squad, Bangladesh's pace unit revolution and much more.

PSL 2025 Draft: Zalmi pick Rana, no takers for Shakib and Mustafizur

Bangladesh’s speedster Nahid Rana has been picked by Peshwar Zalmi in the ongoing players draft for the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League, set to begin in April.

'Man has to take bullets if he goes to war,’ says Nahid

Pace sensation Nahid Rana said he is ready to embrace increasing workloads instead of being overly cautious by the frequent injuries taking out quick bowlers worldwide. 

Rana shines in Rangpur's win over Sylhet

Pace sensation Nahid Rana took four wickets to lead Rangpur Riders to a 34-run win over Sylhet Strikers in the Bangladesh Premier League in Mirpur on Tuesday.

A Look Back at 2024 / ‘Everything has gone really well for me’

In a conversation with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan on Wednesday, the pace sensation opened up about the flying start to his Bangladesh career and what he plans to achieve in 2025. The excerpts are as follows: 

Nahid Rana: A golden goose worth taking care of

One of Aesop's renowned fables, 'The goose that laid the golden egg', imparts a timeless lesson: too much greed can ruin one's fortune. It also highlights the value of patience -- a virtue the Bangladesh Cricket Board could embrace to nurture the immense potential of one of their brightest prospects, Nahid Rana.

Workload management key for Nahid to excel

The workload management of Nahid Rana, Bangladesh’s fastest bowler, will be key in the coming days to keep the 22-year-old away from burnout and injuries, experts have said. 

Fiery Rana keeps things simple

Bangladesh speedster Nahid Rana breathed fire on Day 3 of the second Test in Jamaica against the West Indies, claiming his maiden five-wicket in the format and earning Tigers a precious first innings lead.

West Indies vs Bangladesh 2nd Test / Bangladesh on top after Rana five-for and enterprising batting

Buoyed by that effort, the Bangladesh top-order batting then displayed the sort of shot-making confidence previously unseen in this brief series to reach stumps at 193 for five in the second innings, a lead of 211 with five wickets in hand.

January 14, 2025
January 14, 2025

Nahid Rana is ‘pure gold’

Former New Zealand pacer Danny Morrison, mostly known for his over-the-top commentary, is back in Bangladesh after six years for the ongoing edition of the Bangladesh Premier League T20. The 58-year-old, on Monday, spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan regarding his views on the omission of Liton Das and Shakib Al Hasan from the Champions Trophy squad, Bangladesh's pace unit revolution and much more.

January 13, 2025
January 13, 2025

PSL 2025 Draft: Zalmi pick Rana, no takers for Shakib and Mustafizur

Bangladesh’s speedster Nahid Rana has been picked by Peshwar Zalmi in the ongoing players draft for the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League, set to begin in April.

January 7, 2025
January 7, 2025

'Man has to take bullets if he goes to war,’ says Nahid

Pace sensation Nahid Rana said he is ready to embrace increasing workloads instead of being overly cautious by the frequent injuries taking out quick bowlers worldwide. 

December 31, 2024
December 31, 2024

Rana shines in Rangpur's win over Sylhet

Pace sensation Nahid Rana took four wickets to lead Rangpur Riders to a 34-run win over Sylhet Strikers in the Bangladesh Premier League in Mirpur on Tuesday.

December 28, 2024
December 28, 2024

‘Everything has gone really well for me’

In a conversation with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan on Wednesday, the pace sensation opened up about the flying start to his Bangladesh career and what he plans to achieve in 2025. The excerpts are as follows: 

December 4, 2024
December 4, 2024

Nahid Rana: A golden goose worth taking care of

One of Aesop's renowned fables, 'The goose that laid the golden egg', imparts a timeless lesson: too much greed can ruin one's fortune. It also highlights the value of patience -- a virtue the Bangladesh Cricket Board could embrace to nurture the immense potential of one of their brightest prospects, Nahid Rana.

December 3, 2024
December 3, 2024

Workload management key for Nahid to excel

The workload management of Nahid Rana, Bangladesh’s fastest bowler, will be key in the coming days to keep the 22-year-old away from burnout and injuries, experts have said. 

December 3, 2024
December 3, 2024

Fiery Rana keeps things simple

Bangladesh speedster Nahid Rana breathed fire on Day 3 of the second Test in Jamaica against the West Indies, claiming his maiden five-wicket in the format and earning Tigers a precious first innings lead.

December 2, 2024
December 2, 2024

Bangladesh on top after Rana five-for and enterprising batting

Buoyed by that effort, the Bangladesh top-order batting then displayed the sort of shot-making confidence previously unseen in this brief series to reach stumps at 193 for five in the second innings, a lead of 211 with five wickets in hand.

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

Nahid, 11 others named in IPL’s final auction list 

Bangladesh pace sensation Nahid Rana and 11 others from the country were named in the final auction list of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League, starting next year.