Trying to learn different things, have the mindset to giving my best: Nahid Rana

Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana was spectacular in the second Test against West Indies, picking up a five-wicket haul in the first innings. The visitors won the game by 101 runs and are now expecting to carry the momentum for the white-ball leg of the tour, slated to begin on December 8. Nahid, who has played just one ODI game so far in his career, will look forward to doing well and impress the management to cement his place for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Meanwhile, ahead of the first ODI, Nahid opened up about his performance and preparation and mentioned that he always looks forward to give his best for the team and is also willing to learn new things. The 22-year-old noted that currently, he is learning how to bowl in the West Indies conditions.

“I don't really bother about what's going on over the internet. I just try to focus on one thing -- how to perform on the field. And also how to give my best for my team,” Rana was quoted as saying by The Daily Star.

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“Whenever I get onto the field, I always have the mindset of giving my best for the team. Alhamdulillah, I am being able to do that. It feels good. I am trying to learn different things wherever I go. Coming here to the West Indies, I learned how to bowl in these conditions and what length to bowl,” he added. 

All three ODI matches will be played at Warner Park in St Kitts. Bangladesh will miss the services of Najmul Shanto, who’s currently out with a groin injury. Senior batter Mushfiqur Rahim is also not available for selection, as the cricketer is currently nursing a finger injury. Mehidy Hasan Miraz will be leading the team in Shanto’s absence and he will be confident of doing well, especially after a brilliant win in the second Test.