DHAKA, Jan 8, 2025 (BSS)- Despite establishing him as one of the most
impactful bowlers in T20 format, Rishad Hossain was overlooked in Bangladesh
Premier League (BPL) initially when his side Fortune Barishal didn't give any
match in the Dhaka phase.

He finally got the opportunity to play in BPL Sylhet phase and proved how
impactful he is by taking 3-15 against Sylhet Strikers, a performance that
led his side Barishal to grab a seven-wicket victory eventually.

"I don't feel any discomfort because I knew that I was not in the best XI due
to the team combination," Rishad said after his excellent performance.

"I am ready to what the team wants from me. So there is nothing like
discomfort or anything else."

Last year, Rishad grabbed 35 wickets which was the highest by a Bangladeshi
bowler in a calendar year. He also was the highest wicket-taker for
Bangladesh in T20 World Cup.

His epic performance helped him get a contract from Hobert Hurricanes to play
the Australian domestic tournament Big Bash, which is considered as one of
the finest T20 tournaments around.

Rishad, in fact, was the only second Bangladesh player after Shakib Al Hasan
to get a chance to play in Big Bash. However, he couldn't feature in the
tournament as the Big Bash coincides with BPL and he personally gave Barishal
a priority.

Rishad said he has no regret to choose BPL ahead of the Big Bash.

"I don't regret with anything else. It's not in my luck. Hope for a better
luck next time. At this moment, BPL is the top most priority and I want to
play well here," he remarked.