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Express Tribune
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Mushfiqur Rahim returns to Bangladesh Test squad for Zimbabwe series
Mushfiqur Rahim has returned to Bangladesh's Test squad for the upcoming two-match home series against Zimbabwe, as confirmed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board. Full-time captain Najmul Hossain Shanto also returns after missing the previous Test assignment. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday announced a 15-member squad for the first Test against Zimbabwe, scheduled from 20 to 24 April in Sylhet. The series marks the return of senior wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim, who was not part of the recent ICC World Test Championship series against the West Indies. Mushfiqur, a seasoned campaigner with 94 Test caps, brings significant experience back into the line-up. He has accumulated 6007 runs at an average of 37.8, including 11 centuries and 27 half-centuries. Najmul Hossain Shanto, who missed the West Indies series, resumes his duties as captain. The squad also sees the inclusion of 22-year-old pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib, who has earned his maiden Test call-up. Sakib has already represented Bangladesh in 10 ODIs and 22 T20Is, taking 37 wickets in total across formats. Meanwhile, fast bowler Taskin Ahmed has been ruled out due to a left Achilles tendon injury, the BCB confirmed. Rahim, former Bangladesh white-ball skipper, announced his retirement early last month from ODI format. His decision followed Bangladesh's group-stage exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Bangladesh will also play the second Test from 28 April to 2 May at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. Bangladesh squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan Ankon, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib Series schedule:
Int'l Cricket Council
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Bangladesh veteran back in squad for first Zimbabwe Test
Bangladesh have unveiled a 15-player squad for the first of the two Tests against Zimbabwe at home. Full-time skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, who had missed out the ICC World Test Championship series against the West Indies, is back to leading the team. Also making a return is seasoned wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim, who was also among the absentees from Bangladesh's previous Test assignment. WATCH - Mushfiqur Rahim: Bangladesh Legend Mushfiqur Rahim: Bangladesh Legend | T20 World Cup With 94 Tests under his belt, Mushfiqur has 6007 runs at an average of 37.8 that includes 11 centuries and 27 half-centuries. Pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib has earned a maiden call-up in the Test side. The 22-year-old, who has featured in 10 ODIs and 22 T20Is for Bangladesh, has 37 scalps to his name in international cricket so far. Among the absentees is fast bowler Taskin Ahmed, who misses out owing to a 'left Achilles tendon issue', confirmed Bangladesh Cricket Board in a release. Bangladesh squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan Ankon, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib Series schedule 1st Test - 20-24 April, Sylhet 2nd Test - 28 April - 02 May, Chattogram News Bangladesh Mushfiqur Rahim 05/09/1987
Times of Oman
17-03-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
"Need to start preparing team immediately": Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan on 2027 ODI World Cup
New Delhi: Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan on Sunday emphasised the need for immediate preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup, as per ICC. With two and a half years to go, Hasan believed that the team should start taking shape now to ensure a strong performance in the tournament. "It's process. We must make decisions now and stay committed to the long-term vision. With two to two-and-a-half years left until the World Cup, we need to start preparing the team immediately," said Hasan as quoted by the ICC. "Consistency in selection is key. Starting preparations just two or three months before the tournament will make it very difficult," he added. His remarks come following the departure of several stalwarts in the white-ball setup. He acknowledged that the recent retirements of veterans like Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmud Ullah, and Tamim Iqbal have created a void that needs to be filled. "The previous generation laid a solid foundation. Our task now is to take it forward," said Hasan Hasan praised the previous generation of players, including Mushfiqur Rahim, for serving Bangladesh cricket for years and taking the team to new heights. He believed that it was now time for the current generation to elevate Bangladesh cricket to the next level. "Players like Mushfiqur bhai (Rahman) and others from the previous generation have served the team for 7-8 years, leading Bangladesh cricket to new heights. Now, we have also been around for a long time. Our goal should be to elevate Bangladesh cricket to the next level. The previous generation laid a solid foundation. Our task now is to take it forward," added Hasan. Hasan, who has already made 180 appearances for Bangladesh across formats, is set to take on a senior role in the team. Bangladesh's recent performance in the Champions Trophy 2025 was disappointing, with the team being eliminated in the group stage. However, Hasan is optimistic about the team's chances in the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia in October and November 2027.
Int'l Cricket Council
10-03-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Bangladesh announce awards of new central contracts
All-rounder Mahmud Ullah has requested the BCB Cricket Operations to not consider him in the National Players' Contract after February 2025. As such, he will not be a part of the contract from March 2025. Former captain Mushfiqur Rahim had announced his retirement from ODIs on 5 March 2025. He will be placed in Grade B from March 2025 onwards. The other omission is wicketkeeper Parvez Hossain Emon, who did not play during the tournament. Also included are wicketkeeper Litton Das, fast bowler Hasan Mahmud, opening Test batter Shadman Islam, bowler Shoriful Islam (who missed out on the Champions Trophy due to injury), spinner Taijul Islam, batting all-rounder Mominul Haque, bowling all-rounder Mahedi Hasan, and bowler Khaled Ahmed.
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.
