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Nahid Rana injury update: BCB to assess pacer ahead of West Indies Test series

Bangladesh’s fast bowler Nahid Rana faces an uncertain timeline for recovery ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies, which begins on October 28 and concludes on November 9 as part of the ICC World Test Championship. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will conduct a medical assessment on October 11 to determine his availability, with selectors expressing cautious optimism that he could feature in one or both Tests, depending on his fitness progression.

Rana’s absence from Bangladesh’s recent ODI tri-series in the UAE—where the team plays Zimbabwe and Afghanistan from October 17—highlights the severity of his recurring injuries, including a glute region issue that has delayed his return after earlier setbacks during tours of Zimbabwe and Australia. The BCB is reportedly considering a second medical opinion, potentially at Qatar’s Aspetar Orthopedic Hospital, to diagnose a suspected cyst contributing to his persistent pain.

Meanwhile, the West Indies will arrive in Bangladesh for a three-day warm-up match at Bashundhara Sports City on October 22 before the Test series kicks off in Dhaka and Sylhet.

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