DHAKA, Jan 7, 2025 (BSS)- Bangladesh speedster Nahid Rana said he is trying 
to hone the art of bowling according to the situation of the match as the 
pace alone doesn't work always to get the desired success. 

Two contrasting performance in less than 24 hours taught him the fact that 
how important is to bowl as per the match scenario.

In the previous day he conceded 45 runs in four overs but went wicket-less in 
Rangpur Riders' match against Sylhet Strikers. Rangpur still won the game 
despite Nahid's mediocre performance.

However, he turned the table today with an impressive performance that saw 
him taking three wickets for just 21 runs in four overs against Dhaka 
Capitals. Rangpur won the game again and made it five in a row to remain 
unbeaten in the tournament still.

The difference was that he compromised with his pace, knowing that this sort 
of wicket is not helpful for a bowler with raw pace. Therefore he curbed his 
pace to some extent and maintained a proper line and length which eventually 
gave him the success.

"It feels very good (after such a performance). I am trying to learn to how I 
can survive when the things will not be in my favour. My hard-work is paying 
the dividends. I will try to carry it out as long as I can," Nahid said after 
today's match against Sylhet Strikers. 

"What I tried to do, is to bowl according to the wicket, batter and the match 
situation. That's it."

After claiming three wickets, he took his tally to nine wickets in five 
matches at 7.15 economy rate with the ball. He is second among the pacers 
after Taskin Ahmed and third overall in the list of wicket-takers.

"My personal target is to give my best to Rangpur Riders," Nahid said. "I 
will try to do what Rangpur Riders want from me."

He has been playing cricket regularly over the last two months, which also 
raised a concern, specially when the fast bowler naturally tend to get 
injured. Since Nahid is one of the fastest bowlers currently in the cricket 
world, the concern looked valid. 

But he looked unfazed about it, saying that he was doing what he could do and 
was prepared for anything.

"For example, when people go to war, there is concern that they might get 
shot. When we come to play cricket, it is natural that there will be a 
concern to get injured. But I am trying to maintain all these myself. I am 
trying to work according to the schedule given by the BCB," he said.

"Look, I played the last ODI match in the West Indies. So, I got a break 
after that, I didn't play. The BCB had given me a fitness plan, which I am 
maintaining with the help of Rangpur Riders officials. So far, the BCB is 
saying that my bowling is fine and I feel that my body is fine also."