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Bangladesh’s Nahid Rana prioritizes rhythm and execution over pace as he readies for his first ICC occasion, the Champions Trophy, opening in opposition to India.

India tackle Bangladesh of their first CT 2025 sport in Dubai. (Picture: X, Sportzpics)
Keen to check his abilities in opposition to one of the best within the sport, younger Bangladesh tempo sensation Nahid Rana stated his focus could be on rhythm and execution of his plans quite than pace as he prepares for the Champions Trophy, the primary ICC occasion of his worldwide profession.
The 22-year-old Rana, who holds the file for the quickest supply (152 kph) bowled by a Bangladesh cricketer, faces his first main problem when his workforce takes on India in its marketing campaign opener right here on Thursday.
He shall be up in opposition to the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
“I might quite think about entering into the suitable rhythm and my launch,” he instructed the ICC.
“I’ve learnt that taking care of your physique and staying match is the important thing to bowling fast. If I really feel good, then I do know that the tempo could be proper.
“However then once more, while you see or hear that the tempo is round 150kph, that’s a pleasant feeling,” added the gifted pacer, who averages 145kph for many of his spells.
Bangladesh will play Pakistan and New Zealand in Rawalpindi in Group A.
Rana has fond recollections of Rawalpindi, having taken the wickets of Babar Azam, Shan Masood and Saud Shakeel in three consecutive overs to assist Bangladesh clinch a 2-0 collection win final August.
“We performed on pitches that have been superb for batting and the margins for the quick bowlers have been much less. Regardless of that, we made the suitable changes and bowled exceptionally as a quick bowling group.
“The pitches could possibly be even higher for the Champions Trophy and now we have to be centered on correct execution of our plans.”
Rana has made a mark in his quick profession, having taken 20 wickets in six Exams and 4 scalps in three ODIs.
Forward of his first ICC international occasion, Rana stated, “The chance to play in opposition to one of the best cricketers on this planet is the very best type of inspiration.
“I’m having fun with each second of worldwide cricket. Issues have occurred very quick however I’m grateful for the whole lot.”
Having grown up enjoying taped tennis ball cricket in Rajshahi, Rana made a formidable Check debut, taking three wickets in opposition to Sri Lanka in March final 12 months.
“It’s by no means simple to adapt to worldwide cricket however I used to be fortunate within the sense that I obtained to play an excellent variety of first-class matches earlier than my debut.
“I really feel that’s the neatest thing that might have occurred as you get uncovered to all types of various conditions and situations. However worldwide cricket is a very completely different degree altogether.”
Rana, who honed his abilities on the streets of the Chapainawabganj district which borders India, has taken 83 wickets in 21 first-class video games.
“I discovered day-after-day on and off the sector, from health to how you can care for the physique, the weight-reduction plan, understanding and executing plans, studying from the coaches and the extra skilled gamers.
“The workforce anticipated me to bowl quick and used me as an attacking choice. I attempted to repay the religion by sticking to my strengths and staying humble.”
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)