Bangladesh’s seasoned cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals, marking the end of a 19-year-long career.
The decision follows Bangladesh’s winless exit from the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, a period he described as particularly challenging.
The wicketkeeper-batter shared the news through social media, stating that while Bangladesh had limited success on the global stage, he always gave his best whenever he represented the country.
Mushfiqur, who made his international debut in 2005 and played his first ODI in 2006, became a pivotal figure in Bangladesh cricket.
His breakout performance came in the 2007 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup when he played a match-winning knock of 56* against India in a historic upset.
Throughout his career, he accumulated 7,795 ODI runs in 274 matches, scoring nine centuries and 49 half-centuries. He also served as Bangladesh’s captain in the format.
Reflecting on his journey, he expressed gratitude to his family, friends, and fans for their unwavering support over the years. While bidding farewell to ODIs, he remains active in Test and T20 cricket.
Mushfiqur’s departure marks the end of an era for Bangladesh cricket, as he leaves behind a legacy of resilience and dedication.
