The 2015 World Cup encounter against England remains one of the most poignant moments of his career. However, when reflecting on his regrets, Rubel Hossain chose to hold back during his farewell reception in Mirpur. In a recent interview, he shared a story that still tears him apart – the 2018 Nidahas Trophy final.
That tri-nation tournament in Sri Lanka, featuring India and Bangladesh, generated immense excitement worldwide. Bangladesh were on the cusp of a historic victory in the final against India. With the match poised at 8 wickets down and 34 runs needed, things should have unfolded in their favor. However, disaster struck, and India’s fortunes began to change.
Rubel Hossain took to the field to bowl a crucial 19th over but things didn’t go as planned. Dinesh Karthik went on to unleash his fury, dispatching two sixes and two fours. The match quickly slipped away from Bangladesh’s grasp, and they were left to rue their chances of making history.
Rubel confessed that the loss had reduced him to tears. The memory still brings him a mix of emotions. He expressed regret over losing his composure and wished he had taken the time to discuss the game plan with captain Shakib Al Hasan. He expressed,
