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Pacers Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam returned to national duty at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur yesterday after playing key roles in Peshawar Zalmi’s four-match unbeaten run in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Rana impressed with his pace and bounce, claiming seven wickets at an economy of 5.42, including a record spell of three for seven in four overs – the most economical by a foreign pacer in PSL history. He was also effective in the death overs. Shoriful, meanwhile, contributed with two wickets, particularly with the new ball. With sporting wickets expected, Rana will look to carry his aggression from the PSL and last month’s Pakistan series into the upcoming New Zealand series, beginning tomorrow.