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Int'l Cricket Council
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Bangladesh legend announces retirement from international career
Bangladesh's seasoned campaigner Mahmud Ullah has called it quits from international cricket after 239 ODIs - drawing curtains with 5,689 runs and 82 wickets to his name. Having already called time on his T20I and Test career, the 39-year-old has now bid farewell to his ODI career. His final appearance for Bangladesh came in their ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 group-stage clash against New Zealand. "I have decided to retire from international cricket," Mahmud Ullah wrote on his social media. "I would like to thank all of my teammates, coaches and especially my fans who has always supported me." WATCH: Mahmud Ullah's three ICC centuries "A big thank you to my parents, my in laws specially my father in law & most importantly my brother Emdad Ullah who has been there for me constantly since my childhood as my coach and mentor. "And finally thanks to my wife & kids who have been my support system through thick and thin. "Not everything comes to an end in a perfect way but you say yes and move forward. Best wishes to my team and Bangladesh cricket," he added. Mahmud Ullah finishes with the fourth-most appearances and runs in ODIs for Bangladesh after Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal. Among his most memorable exploits for Bangladesh remains a Men's Cricket World Cup century against England in the 2015 edition of the tournament that inspired a famous win. WATCH: Mahmudullah's pivotal hundred against England | CWC 2015 On 9 March, 2015, Mahmudullah scored Bangladesh's first-ever ICC Men's Cricket World Cup century and helped set the platform for a famous win over England. News Mahmudullah 02/04/1986 Bangladesh
Int'l Cricket Council
06-03-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Outstanding performances from Mushfiqur Rahim's ODI career
Mushfiqur started his ODI journey in 2006, wherein he quickly built his reputation as a feisty customer up for a fight irrespective of the opposition. While he gradually transitioned into a reliable middle-order batter, Mushfiqur never lost his appetite for a fight, and delivered brilliant performances with the willow throughout his career. Here's a look at five of the best: A five-wicket ICC Cricket World Cup win for Bangladesh was helmed by a 19-year-old Mushfiqur, who arrived at the crease in the fifth over and put on 56 not out - one of three of his side to make a half-century in the innings. It was not the quickest of knocks, requiring 107 balls and 185 minutes at a strike rate of 52.33, but it was just what was needed - allowing Tamim Iqbal and Shakib al Hasan to move things on. Earlier in the day, Mushfiqur had also taken two catches, removing Sachin Tendulkar for just 7 off the bowling of Abdur Razzak, and Ajit Agarkar off Mashrafe Mortaza for a duck. At the time, this was a memorable win for Bangladesh, just the second time that they had beaten a full-member nation in the ICC Cricket World Cup. It might not have been his highest score but it was a notable one as Bangladesh beat England by 15 runs in the ICC Cricket World Cup. With Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur formed the highest wicket partnership for their country in the tournament, adding 141 runs between them for the fifth wicket. Mahmudullah celebrated his century - the first by a Bangladesh batter in the competition - in exuberant fashion, but Mushfiqur's more considered, careful knock was equally important. He got 89 off 77 balls, including eight fours and a six, and took four catches behind the stumps as well as contributing to the run-out of opener Moeen Ali. Mushfiqur Rahim, 89 vs England His highest score in the format, this knock of 144 from 150 balls sealed a 137-run win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup. Nobody else made even half of that tally - indeed, none of the Sri Lankan batters got more than 29 - so it meant he shouldered the bulk of the burden of responsibility, and rose to the challenge. With the scoreboard on 1/2, he came in at No 4 and formed a partnership with Mohammad Mithun that saw their side out of trouble. Mushfiqur finished with the third-highest score in Asia Cup history. This was a milestone innings, albeit in a losing effort in the ICC Cricket World Cup, in a big-scoring game at Trent Bridge. Ultimately David Warner's mammoth 166 saw the Aussies home with a 48-run margin of victory, making 381/5. But it was a valiant response from Bangladesh as they mustered 333/8 in response - their highest-ever one-day international total at the time. Mushfiqur was unbeaten on 102, his first century in the tournament, making him the third Bangladesh batter to achieve it. He hit nine fours and a six for his unbeaten 102 off 97 balls. It all ended in a wash-out, but this was an exceptional display from Mushfiqur, breaking Shakib al-Hasan's record and hitting the fastest-ever century by a Bangladesh batter, managing it in just 60 balls - with 14 fours and two maximums. In the process, he also became the third man to score 7,000 one-day international runs for Bangladesh. It helped his side to 349/6, their new highest total in the format. News Men's News Mushfiqur Rahim 05/09/1987
Express Tribune
27-02-2025
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- Express Tribune
Pak and BD play for pride in Pindi today
Pakistan cricket team is going through one of its worst ever periods in ODI cricket. Photo: afp The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has not been a tournament to remember for either Pakistan or Bangladesh, and the team talks ahead of their last game, against each other in Rawalpindi today, are likely to be similar: play for pride, etc. With some chatter about the poor weather - if it continues, as the forecast says, the long faces in the two dressing rooms will get longer. Pakistan's numbers in the Champions Trophy matches against New Zealand and India don't make for pretty reading. Their top-order batters haven't pulled their collective weight. With Fakhar Zaman out injured, Imam-ul-Haq came in and didn't do much. Saud Shakeel and Babar Azam have not been able to have any major impact while skipper Mohammad Rizwan hasn't looked in any sort of form despite scoring a century in the tri-series at home before the Champions Trophy. Pakistan could bring in Kamran Ghulam just to freshen things up, but who do they drop? After the top four, it's no better. Khushdil Shah, Salman Agha and Tayyab Tahir seem to be playing similar roles, which has led to stagnation in the middle. Faheem Ashraf, potentially, could have balanced the side a bit, but hasn't been given a go. And the quick bowlers have struggled to control the flow. India took apart Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf. Naseem Shah has been better, but has looked below his best. Abrar Ahmed has bowled one great delivery that was overshadowed by his celebration. Meanwhile, Bangladesh haven't been too different, bar their quick bowling. Their batting has been one-dimensional, and not been able to go through the gears, with the lower order having to bail them out. Their top order caved in against India, while Michael Bracewell's offspin got rid of their middle order in the other game. Najmul Hossain Shanto showed form against New Zealand, while Jaker Ali has been consistent - they might have to do even more against Pakistan. As is the case with Towhid Hridoy, who scored an impressive century against India. Wasim Jaffer and Shane Bond on why Bangladesh's big guns have underdelivered in ICC tournaments But they will want veterans Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah to sign off from what could be their last ICC game with a bang and not a whimper. Their lack of fire has been disappointing to see, though, in Mahmudullah's case, it's just been one match and one failure. Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana have to do the heavy lifting again on Thursday, with Mustafizur Rahman continuing to be steady without being spectacular. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Rishad Hossain, the lead spinners, have a lot to do, too, especially in Rawalpindi where they should have a more central role. Pak players drop in ICC rankings Pakistan players have experienced a significant drop in the latest ICC rankings following their poor performances in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Fakhar Zaman, who was initially ruled out of the tournament but made a comeback during the tri-nation ODI series, has fallen three places to 17th in the ICC ODI Batters' rankings. He now has 621 rating points. Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan's white-ball captain, scored just three runs against New Zealand and 46 against India. His lack of significant contributions has caused him to drop four places, from 16th to 20th, with 616 points. Saim Ayub, who has been out of action due to injury, dropped eight places to 35th with 572 points after a long absence from international cricket.
The Independent
24-02-2025
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- The Independent
New Zealand beat Bangladesh to reach Champions Trophy semi-finals
Rachin Ravindra steered New Zealand into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after hitting his fourth ODI century in a five-wicket victory over Bangladesh. Ravindra lit up the Group A clash in Rawalpindi, scoring 112 after arriving at the crease with New Zealand in trouble at 15 for two. Their pursuit of 237 for victory began badly as opener Will Young was bowled through the gate for a duck, then Kane Williamson edged behind on five. Ravindra initially set about the innings rebuild with Devon Conway, who was out for 30 after adding 57 for the third wicket, then took charge alongside Tom Latham. Their 129-run partnership moved the game away from Bangladesh, and the job was almost done when Ravindra holed out in the deep off Rishad Hossain's bowling. His innings featured 12 fours and one six, and followed previous ODI hundreds against England, Australia and Pakistan. With Ravindra back in the pavilion, Latham assumed a lead role, but he was run out for 55 with 22 runs still required after Mahmudullah's direct hit from mid-on sent him packing. It left Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell to calm any late nerves, seeing the Black Caps home with 3.5 overs to spare and securing a win that also meant India progressing into the last four, while Bangladesh and Pakistan bowed out. Bracewell earlier played a key role with the ball after Bangladesh finished on 236 for nine following New Zealand's decision to field first. His four for 26 was the best return by a New Zealander in Champions Trophy history as he removed four of Bangladesh's top-six batters. Bracewell dismissed Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah as Bangladesh slipped to 118 for five. But captain Najmul Hossain Shanto top-scored with 77, while there were important contributions lower down the order from Jaker Ali (45) and Hossain (26) that assisted the recovery process. Bangladesh, though, fell short in terms of a target to realistically test their opponents, and they exited the competition following defeat against India in their opening game.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
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- Yahoo
Every game 'pressure' as Bangladesh face make-or-break clash
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons admits every game in the Champions Trophy "is hard and full of pressure" as the Tigers face a make-or-break clash with formidable New Zealand in Rawalpindi on Monday. After India defeated Pakistan on Sunday, Bangladesh must beat the Black Caps or they will be eliminated from semi-final contention. New Zealand, winners of the Champions Trophy in 2000, opened their campaign with victory over hosts Pakistan while Bangladesh lost to India. If New Zealand win on Monday they qualify for the semi-finals from Group A alongside India. "It's the top eight in the world and you expect every game to be hard and full of pressure," said Simmons, a former West Indian all-rounder. "New Zealand have been playing well but tomorrow is a new day so we will try and make sure that they don't play as well as they have been." Bangladesh are sweating on the fitness of 39-year-old batsman Mahmudullah who missed the India game with a calf injury. "He (Mahmudullah) has to do a fitness test and then we'll know after practise today whether he's fit enough. He is important for us," said Simmons of a player who has made 5,685 runs from 238 matches since his ODI debut in 2007. sh/dj
