“I think everyone seemed to have forgotten about the finger injury,” Ashraf stated. Despite Nurul Hasan steady results at the domestic level, the chief selector was criticised for not choosing the player.
Gazi Ashraf Hossain, the top selector for Bangladesh, appeared to have missed something as he was leaving the press conference room after outlining his stance on the team for the forthcoming Asia Cup.
“I think I should have mentioned that it is not true that Nurul Hasan was not considered for the last three years considering he was carrying a finger injury for quite some time but now when we picked him everywhere it is mentioned that he is returning in the national set-up after a gap of three years,” Ashraf told Cricbuzz on Monday.
In response to a question concerning the finger injury, Nurul Hasan stated that he took some time to gather his thoughts, which was a clear indication that he had experienced a lot, if nothing else.
According to Nurul Hasan, “It is a part of life,” this website said.
“I got a finger fracture that required two surgeries. After reviewing the x-ray and other findings, the doctor told me that 99 percent of people do not require surgery for this injury when I went in for my second procedure. You underwent surgery. You now require more surgery to treat the infection.
“I had a gap due to the rehab and the other proceedings and somehow lost the momentum which was difficult for me because I created my place for national team and I wouldn’t get it again if I lose the place,” he stated.
“The trauma differs from person to person, but I have accepted it as a natural part of life and have no grievances. There are many things that may be stated about the injury, but they are all aspects of life.
The wicket-keeper batsman had to wait a long time to regain his position, but he seemed to have grown up a lot because he now realises that nothing is given to him.
While representing Bangladesh A in the Top End T20 event in Australia, Nurul Hasan remarked, “Yes, that period is over (getting excited after knowing that I am picked) and did not have any reaction when two or three people congratulated me.”
“Getting a chance in the team today and getting dropped the next day… actually the success of life doesn’t rely on it,” he stated.
We are quite impatient. For example, if I do well today, I will receive a lot of praise; if I perform poorly the other day, I will receive criticism. I don’t feel any difference as a result, and I don’t want to react either,” he remarked.
Nurul Hasan stated that obtaining financial security is his major aim, and he also mentioned that playing in other franchise competitions, such as the Global Super League, has improved his physical condition.
“I wanted to stabilise myself first. Life has its ups and downs, but for me, the most crucial thing is to perform well and stick with the squad,” he stated. Our lives are unstable. The truth is that life is unstable in Bangladeshi culture. Thus, achieving consistency is really challenging, even if it is crucial to our lives—whether in a cricket career or day-to-day living—but it is simple to say and challenging to do,” he remarked.
“I have to do something. I’ve participated in past franchise tournaments and am aware of the distinctions between our nation and those of other nations,” he stated.
“I believe that my contribution to the squad is crucial. “Thank God, I can sense that my difficult period as a cricket player is over,” he remarked. “Contributing for the team and performing is the most important for me,” he stated.
Along with Saif Hasan, Bangladesh captain Litton Kumar Das greeted Nurul Hasan warmly and stated that he is looking to give him ample opportunity to demonstrate his abilities.
“It’s not that they (Nurul and Saif) will be dropped after one or two games,” Litton stated prior to Thursday’s competition.
In Bangladesh, middle-order and lower-order batsmen—where Nurul Hasan is supposed to be in the batting order—are frequently criticised for not scoring enough runs.
Nurul Hasan maintained that he no longer considers the pressure.
“I have accepted it totally (the pressure on the middle order) and here you cannot succeed every day.” It’s challenging, but at the same time, the 20–30 runs you score don’t matter, and if you lose a single game, you’re out,” he remarked.
“It is normal as then it seems that we are not scoring runs for a long time and now I have stopped thinking about it,” he stated.
As Nurul gets ready to make a comeback in the three-match series against the Netherlands, which is set to begin at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on August 30, it remains to be seen if the Bangladeshi team management will have the patience and trust necessary for him.