Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies following the diagnosis of a labrum tear. The injury, which was confirmed after the pacer sought a medical assessment in Australia to investigate persistent discomfort, also threatens his participation in the subsequent tour of South Africa this November.
Initially, concerns centered on weakness in the bowler’s back and pelvic region. However, after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sent him abroad for a specialized evaluation, the severity of the injury became clear. A BCB official confirmed the finding, noting, “Yes, a labrum tear has been detected. He has already been given an injection in Australia and he has started his rehabilitation program.” The official added that the pacer is expected to begin bowling again on Friday, October 30. He is likely to bowl on Friday (October 30). It was believed that the pacer was suffering from weakness in the back and pelvic area, but the BCB decided to send him overseas for a second opinion, prior to that.
Rana was omitted from the 15-man squad for the first Test in Mirpur, which was finalized last Friday, and he is now set to miss the entire series against the West Indies. The BCB is monitoring his progress closely, though there is little optimism regarding his readiness for the first Test in South Africa. His return for the second match of that tour remains contingent on the speed of his recovery.
Should he fail to regain fitness in time for the second Test against South Africa, officials anticipate he might return to competitive play during the white-ball leg of the series. Bangladesh is scheduled to host the West Indies starting October 28, followed by a trip to South Africa for two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is beginning November 15. This latest medical setback follows a challenging period for the fast bowler, who has navigated multiple injuries, including a grade-two side strain from the July tour of Zimbabwe and subsequent glute issues.
