Mushfiqur Rahim Creates History by Getting His Name Added to This Elite List
Bangladesh Cricket is now evolving at a rapid pace, as the players are even making it to the record books. Mushfiqur Rahim recently did something which no other Bangladeshi player has done before. This etches his name in the elite list which also includes the greats such as Virat Kohli.
Bangladesh Cricket is now evolving at a rapid pace, as the players are even making it to the record books. Mushfiqur Rahim recently did something which no other Bangladeshi player has done before. This etches his name in the elite list which also includes the greats such as Virat Kohli.
Bangladesh Cricket team has now started to reach new heights. There might not have been consistent players across different formats of the game for them, but one has proven to be the star of the team. And it is Mushfiqur Rahim, who of the team across different formats of the game.
This also helped Rahim to be a part of the Test side again, as he now plays his 100th Test match. Moreover, he has now become the first Bangladeshi player to have played 100 matches across all formats of the game. He has joined the list of those elite players who have already achieved the same, with players such as Virat Kohli, David Warner, and more present.
1. T20Is
Mushfiqur Rahim has played exactly 102 T20I games for the Bangladeshi cricket team. He may not have been a good T20I batsman, but Bangladesh has relied on him for a long time for his power hitting abilities. He has been playing for Bangladesh in the T20I format since 2006, taking almost two decades to cross the 100 games mark.
Mushfiqur Rahim in T20Is:
- Innings: 93
- Not Out: 16
- Runs: 1500
- Average: 19.48
- Strike Rate: 115.03
- 100s: 0
- 50s: 6
He has not played even a single ODI match for Bangladesh over the last three years. His last game came against Sri Lanka, as he scored just 4 runs off 5 balls in the T20 Asia Cup. After the T20 World Cup 2022, Mushfiqur Rahim went on to announce his retirement from the shortest format of the game. Still, fans will be able to watch him play in the T20 leagues.
2. ODIs
Mushfiqur Rahim has been a crucial figure for Bangladesh in the ODI format. He made his debut against Zimbabwe in Harare, but didn't get a chance to bat in the game. It should be noted that his ODI debut came back in 2006, and since then, he has played a massive total of 274 matches for the team.
Mushfiqur Rahim in ODIs:
- Innings: 256
- Not Out: 42
- Runs: 7795
- Average: 36.42
- Strike Rate: 79.70
- 100s: 9
- 50s: 49
By the number of games he has played, one could determine how reliable he has been for Bangladesh in the 50 over format. Rahim has also been the team's primary wicket-keeper over the last two decades. Whether the team goes to play in Asia Cup, ICC World Cup, or ICC Champions Trophy, Rahim has
From the 2007 World Cup to the 2023 World Cup, Mushfiqur Rahim has been a part of the team across every tournament. He has played a whopping total of 38 World Cup matches for the team, and managed to score a century and 8 half-centuries.
3. Tests
The only format where Rahim had not completed the 100 matches mark was the Test format. And this has now been completed with the match between Bangladesh and Ireland. This match has helped the Bangladesh team to create history, as Mushfiqur Rahim became the first player in the country to play 100 matches across all formats.
Mushfiqur Rahim in Tests:
- Innings: 183
- Not Out: 16
- Runs: 6450
- Average: 38.62
- Strike Rate: 48.46
- 100s: 12
- 50s: 28
With his 100th Test match against Ireland going on, Rahim will remain eager to make it worth remembering for him. Throughout his career in the longest format of the game, he has been able to maintain calm and composure with ease. This has helped Rahim to stay in the longest format of the game in age.
It should be noted that Bangladesh has played just 156 Test matches. And out of these, 100 test matches have been played by Mushfiqur Rahim. This shows how crucial Rahim has been to the team, playing with them for two decades across all formats of the game.
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