Delhi: Bangladesh cricket team has suffered a big blow before the decisive match of the T20 series against Zimbabwe. Actually, the team’s star fast bowler Nahid Rana has been ruled out of the third and last T20 match to be held on July 19 due to side strain. His injury has also increased concerns about the Australia Test tour to be held next month.

Got injured in the second T20

23-year-old Nahid Rana was injured during the second T20 match. He could bowl only 2.3 overs in the match and after that he had to leave the field. In that match, he took 1 wicket for 15 runs. Nahid Rana played an important role in Bangladesh’s victory by taking 4 wickets for 26 runs in the first T20.

Australia tour also in danger

According to the report of Cricbuzz, a member of the Bangladesh selection committee has confirmed that Nahid Rana will not play in the third T20. According to initial estimates, it may take two to three weeks for him to become completely fit.

The selector said that the team is currently waiting for his scan report. Only after the report comes, the seriousness of the injury and the timeline of return will become clear.

He also admitted that if Nahid Rana is out of the Australia tour, it will be a big blow for Bangladesh, because in recent times he has emerged as one of the most important fast bowlers of the team.

Difficult to play in the first test

Bangladesh team will play two test matches on Australia tour next month. The first Test will start in Darwin from 13 August, while the second match will be played in Mackay from 22 August.

Looking at the current situation, it is considered difficult for Nahid Rana to be completely fit till the first test. For this reason, the team management and selectors are constantly keeping an eye on his fitness.

Discussion also took place in the selectors’ meeting

On Saturday, Bangladesh Test captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto and the national selectors held a meeting regarding preparations for the Australia tour. According to the report, Nahid Rana’s fitness was one of the most important issues in this meeting.

Bangladesh is hopeful that the scan report will be good and their star fast bowler will be fit in time and available for the Australia tour.