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Nahid Rana ruled out of Asian Games 2026 as he recovers from side strain

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Nahid Rana ruled out of Asian Games

Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana has been ruled out of the upcoming Asian Games 2026 in Japan as he continues his recovery from a side strain, according to Cricket Addictor.

The pacer has returned to bowling in the nets after a six-week layoff and is targeting a comeback during Bangladesh's multi-format series against Afghanistan in October, the report stated.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief selector Habibul Bashar confirmed the decision, speaking to Cricbuzz.

"We are not considering Nahid Rana for the Asian Games owing to his rehabilitation process. He (Rana) will return with the Afghanistan series. It remains to be seen whether he will play Test or ODI. But it is 100% confirmed that he will not play in the Asian Games," Bashar said.

Injury and recovery

Rana suffered a Grade Two side strain during Bangladesh's tour of Zimbabwe in July, which also ruled him out of the two-match Test series against Australia. He had played two ODIs and two T20Is on that tour before the injury.

He travelled to Australia for a specialist consultation, where doctors assessed the injury, and later returned to Bangladesh for rehabilitation under the team's physios. He resumed bowling on Monday at the BCB National Cricket Academy ground, using a shortened run-up.

The BCB is monitoring his progress and hopes he will be fit for the Afghanistan series. It remains unclear whether he will be selected for the Test or ODI format of that series.

Key contributions and absence

Nahid Rana has become an important part of Bangladesh's pace attack with his ability to bowl at around 150kmph. He has taken 38 wickets in 12 Tests, 32 wickets in 15 ODIs, and eight wickets in five T20Is, including a four-wicket haul, according to Cricket Addictor.

NewsBytes noted that Rana is the highest wicket-taker in ODIs this year and among the fastest bowlers in the current lot, with the ability to bowl at over 145kph. He also has a strike rate of 11.6 in T20Is.

Bangladesh will begin their Asian Games campaign on September 24 at Korogi Sports Park, before the Afghanistan series in October. The team will aim to improve on their bronze-medal finish at the previous edition.

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Cricket Addictor

Framing: Nahid Rana ruled out of Asian Games 2026; Bangladesh Pacer targets Afghanistan series for comeback — Informative and measured

as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana has been ruled out of the upcoming Asian Games 2026 in Japan as he continues his recovery from a side strain.
The pacer has resumed bowling in the nets after a six-week layoff and is now targeting a return during Bangladesh’s multi-format series against Afghanistan in October.
Nahid suffered the injury during Bangladesh’s tour of Zimbabwe in July, which ruled him out of the two-match Test series against Australia.
Bangladesh will participate in the upcoming Asian Games 2026, which will begin on September 24 at Korogi Sports Park, before the series against Afghanistan in October.
Bangladesh Cricket Board chief selector Habibul Bashar confirmed that Nahid Rana will miss the 2026 Asian Games as he continues his rehabilitation from a side strain.
Speaking to Cricbuzz, Bashar said that the board does not want to rush the fast bowler back into competitive cricket.
“We are not considering Nahid Rana for the Asian Games owing to his rehabilitation process. He (Rana) will return with the Afghanistan series. It remains to be seen whether he will play Test or ODI. But it is 100% confirmed that he will not play in the Asian Games,” Bashar said.
Nahid Rana has quickly become an important part of Bangladesh's pace attack with his ability to bowl at around 150kmph.
He has taken 38 wickets in 12 Tests, 32 wickets in 15 ODIs and eight wickets in five T20Is.
Rana suffered a Grade Two side strain during Bangladesh's tour of Zimbabwe in July.
He played two ODIs and two T20Is on the tour before the injury ruled him out of the two-match Test series against Australia.
The 23-year-old travelled to Australia for a specialist consultation, where doctors assessed his side strain and an old shinbone injury.
He then returned to Bangladesh and continued his rehabilitation under the supervision of the team's physios.
Rana returned to bowling on Monday at the BCB National Cricket Academy ground, next to the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
He used a shortened run-up during his first bowling session after six weeks away from the nets.
Bangladesh are set to field an almost full-strength squad at the Asian Games in Japan after initially considering a second-string squad.
The selectors changed their plans after India and other teams named strong squads.
The final 15-member squad is yet to be confirmed, but several senior players are expected to feature.
Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, Shoriful Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz are among the players likely to be included.
Veteran pacer Mustafizur Rahman is also expected to make the squad.
The team will look to improve on their bronze-medal finish at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.
Bangladesh defeated Malaysia by two runs in the quarter-final before losing to India by nine wickets in the semi-final.
They then beat Pakistan in a rain-affected bronze-medal match, chasing a revised target of 65 in five overs to secure the medal.

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NewsBytes

Framing: announces the player's exclusion and promises an explanation

as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Bangladesh's Nahid Rana has been ruled out of the Asian Games.
Rana's injury was sustained during Bangladesh's tour of Zimbabwe.
BCB chief selector Habibul Bashar told Cricbuzz: "We are not considering Nahid Rana for the Asian Games owing to his rehabilitation process."
Bashar added that Rana will return with the Afghanistan series.
Rana is looking forward to making a comeback in competitive cricket after his injury.
The BCB is monitoring his rehabilitation and hopes he will be fit for the Afghanistan series in October.
It remains unclear if he will play in the Test or ODI format of this series.
Rana is among the fastest bowlers in the current lot.
Rana can bowl at over 145kph and is the highest wicket-taker in ODIs this year.
He has a four-wicket haul in T20Is.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimBangladesh's Nahid Rana has been ruled out of the Asian Games.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via NewsBytes as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC, Cricket Addictor as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
ClaimRana's injury was sustained during Bangladesh's tour of Zimbabwe.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via NewsBytes as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC, Cricket Addictor as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
ClaimBCB chief selector Habibul Bashar told Cricbuzz that Rana is being kept out of the Asian Games to continue his rehabilitation.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via NewsBytes as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC, Cricket Addictor as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
ClaimRana will return with the Afghanistan series in October.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via NewsBytes as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC, Cricket Addictor as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
ClaimIt remains unclear if he will play in the Test or ODI format of the Afghanistan series.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via NewsBytes as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC, Cricket Addictor as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
ClaimNahid Rana is among the fastest bowlers in the current lot, bowling at over 145kph.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via NewsBytes as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC, Cricket Addictor as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
ClaimRana is the highest wicket-taker in ODIs this year.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via NewsBytes as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC
ClaimRana has a four-wicket haul in T20Is.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via NewsBytes as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC, Cricket Addictor as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
ClaimRana suffered a Grade Two side strain during the tour of Zimbabwe in July.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Cricket Addictor as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
ClaimRana has taken 38 wickets in 12 Tests, 32 wickets in 12 ODIs and eight wickets in five T20Is.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Cricket Addictor as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
ClaimRana has taken 32 wickets in 15 ODIs and 8 wickets in five T20Is.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Cricket Addictor as of Sep 1, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC

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