Nahid Rana Receives Reality Check on T20I Debut

Bangladesh pace sensation Nahid Rana made his T20I debut against UAE in Sharjah, but it was a forgettable outing for the right-arm pacer. He conceded 50 runs in his four overs, picking up two wickets at the death.

Rana's first over was particularly expensive, with 18 runs conceded. He struggled to find his rhythm, often erring on the side of extra pace rather than sticking to the basics. The UAE batters, led by Mohammad Waseem's 82, capitalized on Rana's pace, frequently playing him square of the wicket.

Post-Match Reaction

Bangladesh captain Litton Das was disappointed with Rana's performance, saying "We expected more from him." Das acknowledged that every cricketer has good and bad days, but emphasized the need for the team to be more calculative in their bowling plans, especially considering the impact of dew.

Das also admitted that his side made mistakes in the field and during the middle overs, but praised their batting effort on a good pitch. He felt that the UAE batters had a slight advantage due to the dew, but credited his team for giving their best.