A cricketer in a Peshawar Zalmi jersey, flanked by two roaring tigers—can you guess who he is? If you follow cricket, you won’t have to think twice. It’s Nahid Rana, Bangladesh’s rising pace sensation! From the moment he burst onto the scene, Nahid has been making waves with his sheer pace. Now, Peshawar Zalmi has officially dubbed him their "Royal Bengal Tiger" ahead of PSL 2025.

The 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to begin in April 2025, and Nahid Rana will be donning the Peshawar Zalmi jersey. His fiery spells in the Pakistan Test series proved his mettle, and his consistent performances have only solidified his reputation. Now, Peshawar Zalmi has big plans for the 22-year-old speedster, and their social media announcement makes it clear.

In a post celebrating their new pacer, Peshawar Zalmi called Nahid their "Bengal Tiger", stating: "Our Bengal Tiger Nahid Rana is all set to roar in Pakistan Super League Season 10!"

This statement highlights how highly rated Nahid is within the Zalmi camp. Not only is he expected to feature in the playing XI, but he is also being considered a key player for Babar Azam’s team.

Nahid is expected to lead Peshawar Zalmi’s pace attack. His raw speed and accuracy make him a threat to any batting lineup. With Babar Azam as captain, Zalmi has a strong squad, but their success could largely depend on Nahid’s ability to strike early and contain opposition batters.

With a powerful squad and a lethal pace attack, Peshawar Zalmi could be a serious title contender this season.

Nahid Rana isn’t the only Bangladeshi cricketer in this year’s PSL. Two other players will also feature in different teams: Litton Das – Picked by Karachi Kings and Rishad Hossain – Picked by Lahore Qalandars