Peshawar Zalmi Receive Boost as Naheed Rana Cleared for PSL 11 Final
Islamabad: Peshawar Zalmi have received a major boost ahead of the Pakistan Super League 2026 Final as Bangladeshi fast bowler Nahid Rana has been granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to rejoin the team.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board had earlier withdrawn Rana’s NOC due to workload management, with his initial participation limited until April 13. However, the board has now allowed him to return specifically for the PSL final scheduled on May 3.
Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana is heading back to Peshawar Zalmi for the #PSL2026 final ⚡️
Details: https://t.co/Arex1aWpPZ pic.twitter.com/gPTQYvTQ6c
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) April 29, 2026
According to the board, participation in a major global franchise final is important for the player’s development. The decision was made after consultation with team management and the medical panel, who confirmed that his fitness and workload remain under control.
Rana had been rested during the opening matches of Bangladesh’s ongoing T20 series against New Zealand, which also influenced the board’s decision to grant him clearance.
Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi expressed gratitude to the Bangladesh Cricket Board for allowing the player to participate in the final.
ভাই @TamimOfficial28 গত দুই ম্যাচে Nahid ও Shoriful-কে খেলার সুযোগ দেওয়ার জন্য অনেক অনেক ধন্যবাদ।
জালমি ফ্যানরা তাদের ODI’s শেষ হওয়ার পরপরই যত তাড়াতাড়ি সম্ভব দলে ফিরিয়ে আনতে চায়।
অনেক দোয়া ও ভালোবাসা ❤️— Javed Afridi (@JAfridi10) April 13, 2026
Naheed Rana has delivered an impressive performance in the tournament, taking 7 wickets in 4 matches for Zalmi, including a notable 3-wicket haul for just 7 runs against Karachi Kings.
He also performed strongly in the ODI series against New Zealand, claiming 8 wickets and emerging as one of the standout bowlers of the series.
The board added that Rana had been given six days of rest and will remain available for Bangladesh’s upcoming Test series against Pakistan, scheduled to begin on May 8 in Dhaka.
