Mushfiqur Rahim, a star cricketer from Bangladesh, has recently retired from One Day International (ODI) cricket. After playing for 19 years, he decided to end his ODI career. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is planning to give Mushfiqur Rahim a special honor for his long service to the country.
Mr. Faruque Ahmed, the president of BCB, spoke about this plan at an event in Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla Stadium on Saturday, March 8. He said it is normal to honor someone like Mushfiqur Rahim. He mentioned that Mushfiqur Rahim has been a key part of Bangladesh cricket since 2005. He started his career with a tour to England and has helped Bangladesh cricket reach new heights. BCB remembers his great work and wants to honor him properly.
Mushfiqur Rahim played his first ODI in 2005 against England. Since then, he has been a dependable batsman and a smart player for the team. He played a vital role in Bangladesh’s historic win against India in the 2007 World Cup. He has played many great innings and helped Bangladesh win many matches. BCB believes that Mushfiqur Rahim deserves a special event to celebrate his years of hard work and achievements.
Mr. Faruque Ahmed also mentioned that he went to Pakistan to watch the Champions Trophy semi-finals. He talked with top officials from other cricket boards about the future of cricket. He also said that Pakistan is interested in visiting Bangladesh in July for a series outside the Future Tours Programme (FTP). This is good news for cricket between the two countries.
About Mushfiqur Rahim
Mushfiqur Rahim is a very successful cricketer in Bangladesh history. He has scored more than 14,000 runs for Bangladesh in Tests, ODIs, and T20s combined. He is known for his leadership, strong mind, and excellent batting skills. Because of these qualities, he will always be remembered by cricket fans in Bangladesh. He is also the most capped player for Bangladesh in ODIs, playing 274 matches and scoring 7,795 runs with 9 centuries. As a wicketkeeper, he has taken 243 catches and 56 stumpings. Mushfiqur Rahim announced his retirement from ODIs on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, after Bangladesh’s Champions Trophy campaign. In his announcement on Instagram, he expressed his gratitude for his 19-year ODI career.