Nahid Rana set to fly to Australia for treatment [Source: AFP]Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana, who has been sidelined due to multiple injuries, will be taken to Perth, Australia, for a medical assessment after experiencing difficulties during his rehabilitation.Rana missed the all-important Australia series, and he was not included in the Asian Games 2026 squad. Moreover, the pacer was also not picked for the upcoming tri-nation ODI series against Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.No serious injury to Nahid Rana as BCB opt for second opinionIn the latest development, The Daily Star reported that, according to the BCB officials, Nahid Rana has no serious injury, but the board wanted to get a second opinion as the pacer remains a key player for them across formats.“There is no injury, but since he is a key player, we have opted to get a second opinion on his condition,” a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) source told The Daily Star.ALSO READNahid Rana Suffers Fresh Setback After Cyst Detection: ReportRana has been bowling in the past few weeks, as the pacer is trying to regain the full fitness required to play an international game. However, according to reports, the right-arm seamer is still far from full recovery despite starting a strength-building program.Nahid Rana's injury timelineBefore his unfortunate injury issues, Nahid Rana was one of the best ODI bowlers in the world, as he had scalped 27 wickets in just 10 matches this year, including 3 five-wicket hauls.However, prior to the Zimbabwe series in July 2026, the pacer sustained a side strain injury, and he was ruled out of the tour.Things turned from bad to worse when the injury didn’t heal on time, and the fast bowler was ruled out of the all-important Australia Tests, which ended 1-1. The recovery took more time as Bangladesh couldn’t pick him for the Asian Games 2026 squad.The side strain continued to affect his rehabilitation, preventing the fast bowler from returning to the national setup for the one-off Test match against Afghanistan. Just when his rehab was going on track, Rana developed pain in his glute region, and he was excluded from the tri-nation ODI series.As a result of his persistent problems, BCB decided to take him to Australia for a second opinion. With the World Cup 2027 in sight, Bangladesh wants its best pacer to be one hundred percent fit.ALSO READWatch- Bangladesh Team Pulls Hilarious Birthday Prank On Hasan Mahmud In Dressing Room
