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Express Tribune
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Mushfiqur Rahim retires from ODIs
Former Bangladesh captain and wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim on Wednesday announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs) following the team's early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy, hosted by Pakistan and the UAE. The veteran cricketer took to social media to announce his departure from the fifty-over format. "I am announcing my retirement from the ODI format as of today. Alhamdulillah for everything. While our achievements may have been limited on a global level, one thing is certain: whenever I stepped onto the field for my country, I gave more than 100% with dedication and honesty," Mushfiqur posted on his official Facebook page. "The last few weeks have been very challenging for me, and I have come to realize that this is my destiny. Allah says in the Quran: Wa tu'izzu man tasha' wa tu'zhilu man tasha' [And He honors whom He wills, and He disgraces whom He wills] (3:26). May Almighty Allah forgive us and grant righteous Iman to all," he added. He expressed gratitude to those who supported him throughout his career. "Lastly, I would like to deeply thank my family, friends, and fans, for whom I have played cricket for the last 19 years," the statement concluded. It is pertinent to mention that the 37-year-old made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in August 2006. He retires as Bangladesh's most-capped player in the format, having played 274 matches. Over his illustrious career, he scored 7,795 runs at an average of 36.42, including nine centuries, with a career-best score of 144. As a wicketkeeper, he took 243 catches and effected 56 stumpings. Widely regarded as a giant in Bangladesh's ODI history, Mushfiqur Rahim first made his mark in the 2007 World Cup when he was picked ahead of veteran wicketkeeper Khaled Mashud. He immediately justified the selectors' faith, scoring a crucial fifty in Bangladesh's famous victory over India in Trinidad. Mushfiqur soon established himself as a mainstay in the middle order, and except for a brief spell in 2008 when he lost his place, he remained a constant presence in the Bangladesh lineup for nearly two decades. He had previously retired from T20Is following the 2022 T20 World Cup. In Test cricket, he has played 94 matches so far and is on track to become the first Bangladeshi cricketer to reach the 100-Test milestone. Series against Pak Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed on Wednesday, confirmed that they are exploring the possibility of holding a white-ball series with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) apart from the Future Tour Programme (FTP). According to the details, BCB's Ahmed was among the cricket board representatives invited by PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi to watch the ongoing second semi-final of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 between New Zealand and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium here. During his visit, Ahmed discussed the plan of holding a white-ball series, comprised of three ODIs and as many T20Is, with Naqvi. "I would like to thank PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi for inviting me," said Ahmed, while talking to the media here on Wednesday. "There has been a discussion between the two boards to hold white ball series apart from FTP. The boards are in talks to schedule the series," he added. PCB chairman Naqvi welcomed Ahmed to Pakistan and lauded the BCB's support in hosting the Champions Trophy 2025. He further confirmed that the two cricket boards have been in discussion regarding the series for the last few weeks. "I would like to welcome Faruque Ahmed on the occasion of the semi-final in Lahore. I thank Faruque Ahmed and BCB for their support in organizing the Champions Trophy," said Naqvi. "The two boards have been discussing a mutual series for the past few weeks and the progress will be made in this regard soon," he added. For the unversed, Bangladesh are already scheduled to tour Pakistan at the end of May for a three-match each ODI and T20I series as part of the FTP.
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
Times of Oman
06-03-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Bangladesh's veteran star Mushfiqur Rahim announces retirement from ODIs
New Delhi : Bangladesh's seasoned wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim announced his retirement from ODIs after their Champions Trophy campaign concluded on a bitter note. Mushfiqur took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce his retirement from the format. The 37-year-old revealed that he made his decision after going through a couple of "challenging weeks." "I am announcing my retirement from the ODI format as of today. Alhamdulillah for everything. While our achivements may have been limited on a global level, one thing is certain: whenever I stepped onto the field for my country, I gave more than 100% with dedication and honesty," Mushfiqur posted on his Instagram. "The last few weeks have been very challenging for me, and I have come to realize that this is my destiny. Allah says in the Quran: "Wa tu'izzu man tasha' wa tu'zhilu man tasha'" [And He honours whom He wills, and He disgraces whom He wills](3:26). May Almighty Allah forgive us and grant righteous Iman to all. Lastly, I would like to deeply thank my family, friends and my fans for whom I have played cricket for the last 19 years," he concluded. Mushfiqur is one of Bangladesh's longest-serving players and features among the most accomplished cricketers for the Tigers. Mushfiqur burst into the ODI fold in August 2006, during Bangladesh's fifth ODI against Zimbabwe at Harare. He didn't get the opportunity to bat or show his impressive skill set with the gloves, but it was his first step towards taking Bangladesh's ODI to new heights. Nineteen years later, Mushfiqur has finished his ODI career with a whopping 7,795 runs in 274 matches at an average of 36.42, boasting nine centuries and 49 fifties. Mushfiqur ends his rollercoaster ride in the format as Bangladesh's second-highest run-getter behind Tamim Iqbal's tally of 8,357 runs. He fulfilled his duties as a wicketkeeper with flying colours, reflected in his 243 catches and 56 stumpings. In his last dance for Bangladesh, the veteran star began his campaign with a golden duck, courtesy of Axar Patel. Bangladesh's second group-stage game was another forgettable outing for him. This time, the experienced Michael Bracewell got the better of him and punched his return ticket cheaply on 2(5). Incessant rain in Rawalpindi took his last chance to add another memory for Bangladesh in the format.
Int'l Cricket Council
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Bangladesh legend retires from ODI cricket
Mushfiqur took to social media to make his announcement, stating the last few weeks, when Bangladesh exited the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 win-less, were challenging. "I am announcing my retirement from the ODI format as of today," Mushfiqur's statement read. "While our achievements may have been limited on a global level, one thing is certain: whenever I stepped onto the field for my country, I gave more than 100% with dedication and honesty." Mushfiqur had made his international debut back in 2005, and his ODI debut came the following year in 2006. Barely a year into his ODI career, he scored a stellar 56* against India in the 2007 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, as Bangladesh shocked India at the global stage. Mushfiqur would go on to achieve several laurels in the format, and also led his side in it. He finished with 7795 ODI runs, with nine hundreds and 49 fifties from his 274 match career. "The last few weeks have been very challenging for me, and I have come to realize that this is my destiny. "I would like to deeply thank my family, friends and my fans for whom I have played cricket for the last 19 years." News Mushfiqur Rahim 05/09/1987 Bangladesh ICC Champions Trophy, 2025
