Mushfiqur Rahim(Bangladesh) has been a key player to Bangladesh cricket and played a lot of crucial innings for his team.Bangladesh’s veteran wicketkeeper-batsman, Mushfiqur Rahim, announced his retirement from One-Day International (ODI) cricket on March 5, 2025.
The 37-year-old shared his decision on social media, reflecting on his nearly two-decade-long career and expressing gratitude for the support he received.
ODI Career Key Highlights:
- Matches Played: 274
- Total Runs: 7,795
- Batting Average: 36.42
- Centuries: 9
- Half-Centuries: 47
- Notable Achievement: Fastest ODI century by a Bangladeshi player, reaching 100 runs off 60 balls against Ireland in March 2023.
Mushfiqur made his ODI debut in 2006 and quickly established himself as a cornerstone of Bangladesh’s batting lineup. His leadership qualities were evident during his tenure as captain, notably leading Bangladesh to the Asia Cup final in 2012.
Despite retiring from ODIs, Mushfiqur will continue to represent Bangladesh in Test cricket, aiming to achieve the milestone of 100 Test matches.
His retirement marks the end of an era for Bangladesh cricket, with fans and fellow players lauding his dedication and contributions to the sport. Bangladeshi fans and his mates will miss him alot because of his skills and passion to cricket.