Bangladesh’s veteran cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals, bringing an end to a distinguished 19-year career.
The decision follows Bangladesh’s winless exit from the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, a period he described as particularly difficult.
In a social media statement, Mushfiqur expressed gratitude for representing his country, emphasizing that he always played with dedication and commitment.
Debuting internationally in 2005, he played his first ODI in 2006. His breakthrough moment came in the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup when he guided Bangladesh to a stunning victory over India with a crucial unbeaten 56.
Over the years, he became a key figure in Bangladesh’s batting lineup, accumulating 7,795 runs in 274 ODIs, including nine centuries and 49 half-centuries. He also served as team captain during his career.
Acknowledging the challenges of the past few weeks, Mushfiqur thanked his family, teammates, and fans for their unwavering support.
While stepping away from ODIs, he remains available for Test and T20 cricket.
His departure marks the end of an era for Bangladesh cricket, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and consistency.
