DHAKA, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS) - Hobart captain Nathan Ellis was full of praise for Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad  Hossain who continued shinning in the Big Bash League (BBL) in his inaugural season.

Ellis’ praise came after the match against Adelaide Strikers as Rishad took 3-26 to contribute in the side’s 37-run victory. 

The 23-year-old has now taken 11 wickets in eight matches in his debut BBL season. And more importantly his consistent performance helped Hobart to top the BBL point table. 

“There was a short side here tonight and Rishad took it with both hands with a smile on his face. As a captain, it’s very pleasing,” Ellis who was adjudged man of the match following his two wickets for seven runs said after the match.

Citing Rishad ‘world class’, Ellis further said that he was also glad that the leg-spinner will be with the side for the entire season.

“I have to give credit to our spinners again; they (Rishad and Rehan Ahmed) have been brilliant for us this year. They are both world-class. We lose Rehan at the back end, but we have Rishad for the tournament, which is good.”