Wicketkeeper-batter Nurul Hasan Sohan says he is not losing sleep over a national team recall and is instead focusing on doing his job—scoring runs and leading from the front in domestic cricket.

Nurul has always been a consistent performer in domestic cricket. But he also struggled to bring his domestic glory to the international arena, which made him an irregular choice for the national team. 

“My job is limited to playing cricket. I try to give my best. Sometimes I’ll do well, sometimes I’ll fail—that’s part of the game,” Nurul said recently to the reporters. 

“Whether I get selected for the national team or not is not in my hands. I don’t want to think too much about it. Wherever I get the opportunity, I’ll try to give my best,” he added. 

Nurul last played for Bangladesh in 2023 but has remained consistent in domestic circuits.

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Whether it’s the BPL, DPL, or Bangladesh A matches, the wicketkeeper has chipped in with runs and led from the front. Most recently, he captained Rangpur Riders to a second straight final in the Global T20 Super League, drawing praise for his leadership.

Whether it’s BPL or other domestic leagues, Nurul has been one of the best batters. But his failure in the international circuit remains as a big mystery. 

“What I want may not always match what happens. It’s up to the team management. From my side, whenever I get the chance, I’ll give my best,” he said about his possible national team comeback. 

On comparisons between the BPL and the Global Super League, Sohan said the two competitions are quite different.

“In the Super League, you have teams from different countries. But in the BPL, Bangladeshi fans bring a different kind of emotion. They come to the grounds, they watch and support directly. Wherever I play, I just want to keep improving,” he said.