DHAKA, March 31, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain wasnominated for the Tasmania Big Bash Player of the year after a stand outperformance in the tournament in his debut season. Rishad took 15 wickets in the tournament, playing an important role in HobartHurricanes strong season. Nikhil Chaudhary, Nathan Elis and Chris Jordan arethe other three players in the short-list alongside Rishad to fight for theprestigious award. "In his first year in purple, Bangladeshi leg-spinner Rishad Hossain had abreakout season," Cricket Tasmania wrote in their website, explaining thereason behind Rishad's nomination. Cricket Tasmania will celebrate its annual awards night, recognisingoutstanding performances across the 2025-26 season on April 1.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 31, 2026 14:35 UTC