The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expressed their gratitude to Mushfiqur Rahim for his exceptional service to Bangladesh cricket following his announcement to retire from ODIs, bringing an end to a career that spanned nearly two decades.
In a media release issued on Thursday, the BCB acknowledged Mushfiqur’s immense contributions to Bangladesh’s ODI success.
The board highlighted his dedication, professionalism, and passion, all of which played a key role in Bangladesh’s development in the format.
“Mushfiqur Rahim’s work ethic, resilience, and dogged determination serve as examples that will inspire generations to come. His name will always shine brightly when we speak of Bangladesh's finest ODI moments,” BCB President Faruque Ahmed said in the BCB media release.
Mushfiqur, who made his ODI debut in 2006, went on to become one of Bangladesh’s most dependable performers with the bat, while also excelling as a wicketkeeper. He retires as Bangladesh’s most-capped ODI player, having appeared in 274 matches.
In those games, Mushfiqur accumulated 7,795 runs, making him Bangladesh’s second-highest run-scorer in ODIs. He also holds the record for the most dismissals by a Bangladeshi wicketkeeper in ODIs, with 243 catches and 56 stumpings.
“It is an unbelievable accomplishment to have played this format at the highest level for 19 years, which speaks volumes about his consistency and character,” Faruque added.
Mushfiqur’s influence extended beyond his performances with the bat and gloves. He captained Bangladesh in 37 ODIs and remains one of the few cricketers from the country to have played in five ICC ODI World Cups.
While bidding farewell to the ODI format, Mushfiqur will continue to play Test cricket.
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