Nahid Rana suffers a cyst as rehabilitation halted [Source: AFP]Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana sustained a fresh blow during his rehabilitation as the BCB medical team officials found a cyst around the site of his pain. According to a report by Muhammad Jubair on Substack, the BCB is considering sending him to Aspetar in Qatar for further medical procedures.Recently, the right-arm pacer, who has created several ODI records, was not included in the Bangladesh squad for the tri-series against Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, as he was undergoing rehabilitation.Nahid Rana's problems continue as injuries take a toll on himNahid Rana started the year breaking all cricketing records, but midway through 2026, injuries took a toll on him, as he missed the all-important Australia Test series.Before the Australia tour, Nahid sustained a side strain, and a couple of days ago, the tearaway pacer had a hip issue, due to which he was ruled out of the tri-series ODI matches.Now, during his rehab, the pacer had another setback as he reportedly developed a cyst, and the BCB is taking no chances as their main bowling weapon will travel to Qatar for treatment.Moreover, due to his recent setbacks, the pacer is also doubtful for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies.ALSO READNahid Rana's Availability For West Indies Tests Revealed“Rana will have an assessment tomorrow (October 11), and only then will we get a clear picture of his injury status,” a member of the selection panel confirmed to Cricbuzz on Saturday.Nahid Rana's dominance in 2026The Bangladesh pacer has yet to showcase his skills in the other two formats, but he has started to become one of the best ODI bowlers in the current circuit.He has only played 10 ODI matches this year and has already taken 27 wickets at an impressive average of 16.07. Moreover, he has had an economy of just 4.52, showcasing his ability to contain the flow of runs.Nahid played a pivotal role in wins over Zimbabwe and Pakistan, and in 2026, the pacer has already bagged three five-wicket hauls.BCB carefully monitoring Nahid Rana's injuryThe Bangladesh Cricket Board is carefully monitoring his injury rehabilitation process, and rightly so. The Tigers have produced some top-quality fast bowlers in recent years, and Nahid tops the list.He has already cemented his name in the 50-over format, and with the 2027 World Cup to be played on fast and bouncy South African wickets, Bangladesh’s hopes lie on his shoulders as the BCB is not rushing him onto the field.ALSO READMeet Alok Kapali: Bangladesh's First-Ever Hat-Trick Hero
