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Mushfiqur Rahim: News

Born on May 9, 1987, Mushfiqur Rahim is a wicket-keeper batsman and former captain and vice-captain of the Bangladesh cricket team. Regarded as one of the most successful captains of the Bangladesh Test team, Rahim has several records under his belt. Rahim was born in Bogra and completed his education at Jahangirnagar University. He made his international Test debut in 2005 against England, and One Day International (ODI) debut, and T20 International (T20I) debut in 2006. As of 2021, Rahim has played 394 international matches and has scored 15 centuries and 68 half-centuries. Rahim holds the record for being the first and only wicket-keeper batsman to score two double hundreds in Test cricket. He is also the first and only Bangladeshi player to score three double-hundreds in Test cricket and to win 150 international matches. A football fanatic, Rahim is a fan of football team FC Barcelona, and football player Messi. He represents the Rajshahi Division in domestic cricket.

04 Jul 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Bangladesh drop Najmul Hossain Shanto for Sri Lanka T20I series

Bangladesh have made several changes to their squad for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka.

28 Jun 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

2nd Test, dominant SL register innings win over Bangladesh: Stats 

Sri Lanka have recorded a thumping innings win over Bangladesh in the second and final Test match in Colombo.

27 Jun 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

2nd Test: Sri Lanka in total command versus Bangladesh 

Sri Lanka are in complete command against Bangladesh in the ongoing second and final Test match in Colombo.

27 Jun 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim completes 9,000 First-Class runs: Key stats

Senior Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim has completed 9,000 runs in First-Class cricket.

25 Jun 2025
Test Cricket

Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim surpasses these veterans: Key stats

Mushfiqur Rahim, the veteran Bangladesh cricketer, has added another feather to his cap.

25 Jun 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Colombo Test: Sri Lanka dominate Bangladesh on rain-curtailed Day 1

Sri Lanka dominated Bangladesh on a rain-curtailed Day 1 of the 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.

25 Jun 2025
Ben Duckett

ICC Test Rankings: Rishabh Pant, Ben Duckett attain new highs

India's Rishabh Pant and England's Ben Duckett have attained career-high ratings in the latest ICC Men's Test Rankings for batters.

21 Jun 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

SL-BAN Galle Test results in a draw: Key stats 

Rain had a crucial say in the first Test match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Galle.

21 Jun 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Galle Test: Najmul Hossain Shanto scripts history with twin tons 

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto has rewritten the record books by completing a solid hundred on Day 5 of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

21 Jun 2025
Nayeem Hasan

Galle Test: Rain plays spoilsport on Day 5

The first Test match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Galle has been marred by rain on the final day.

20 Jun 2025
Test Cricket

Decoding highest 4th-wicket partnerships for Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Tests)

Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim have set a new record for Bangladesh's highest fourth-wicket partnership against Sri Lanka in Test cricket.

20 Jun 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Decoding highest individual scores for Bangladesh batters in Galle (Tests) 

Mushfiqur Rahim's brilliant 163 helped Bangladesh post a strong total of 494/10 in the first innings of the opening Test against Sri Lanka.

18 Jun 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

1st Test: Bangladesh close in on 500 against Sri Lanka  

Bangladesh maintained their dominance over Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the ongoing 1st Test at the Galle International Stadium.

18 Jun 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Team

1st Test: Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim set this record for Bangladesh

In a remarkable display of resilience and skill, skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim registered the highest fourth-wicket partnership for Bangladesh against Sri Lanka in Test cricket.

17 Jun 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

1st Test: Centurions Shanto, Mushfiqur power Bangladesh against Sri Lanka 

After enduring a turbulent first session, Bangladesh dominated Sri Lanka on Day 1 of the 1st Test at the Galle International Stadium.

17 Jun 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Mushfiqur Rahim clocks his fourth Test hundred vs SL: Stats 

Mushfiqur Rahim has hammered his fourth Test hundred against Sri Lanka.

17 Jun 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Najmul Hossain Shanto completes 2,000 Test runs with 6th century  

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a solid hundred on Day 1 of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

16 Jun 2025
Angelo Mathews

SL vs BAN: Galle hosts first match of WTC 2025-27 

The 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle is set to kick off with the 1st Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, starting June 17.

27 Apr 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 2nd Test: Match preview and stats

Bangladesh are under severe pressure going into the second Test match against Zimbabwe, after a three-wicket loss in Sylhet.

16 Mar 2025
Mehidy Hasan

Mehidy Hasan emphasizes on early preparation for 2027 ODI WC

Bangladesh all-rounder, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, has stressed the need to start preparing for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup immediately.

12 Mar 2025
Shakib Al Hasan

Mahmudullah announces retirement from international cricket: Details here

Mahmudullah, the veteran Bangladeshi cricketer, has announced his retirement from international cricket.

10 Mar 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Board

Mahmudullah opts out of BCB's central contract: Here's why

Star all-rounder Mahmudullah has opted out of the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) central contract for 2025.

06 Mar 2025
Tamim Iqbal

Mushfiqur Rahim bows out as Bangladesh's most capped ODI player

Bangladesh's veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has called time on his ODI career.

05 Mar 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Board

Taskin Ahmed earns A+ category in Bangladesh's 2025 central contracts

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed has been promoted to the A+ category in the proposed central contracts for 2025.

03 Mar 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Team

What lies ahead for Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah?

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced that experienced players Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah would have to prove their worth to make it to the ODI squad.

26 Feb 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Pakistan face Bangladesh in Champions Trophy: Presenting key player battles

Co-hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh will meet for their last match of the ICC Champions Trophy, at Rawalpindi.

26 Feb 2025
Babar Azam

Pakistan, Bangladesh eye redemption in final Champions Trophy clash

Pakistan and Bangladesh will meet for their last match of the ICC Champions Trophy, at Rawalpindi.

20 Feb 2025
Axar Patel

CT: Axar Patel reacts as Rohit's fumble denies him hat-trick

In a dramatic turn of events in India's 2025 Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh, all-rounder Axar Patel was denied a historic hat-trick.

19 Feb 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

CT, India vs Bangladesh: Key battles to watch out for

The Indian cricket team will take on Bangladesh in their first match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, on February 20.

19 Feb 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Confident India meet Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy opener: Preview 

The Indian cricket team will take on Bangladesh in their first match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, on February 20.

18 Feb 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

ICC Champions Trophy, India vs Bangladesh: Statistical preview 

The Indian cricket team will take on Bangladesh in their first match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, on February 20.

12 Feb 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Champions Trophy: Bangladesh skipper Shanto backs team to lift title

Bangladesh cricket team captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, has set his eyes on the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

10 Feb 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Bangladesh's 2025 Champions Trophy squad: Decoding strengths and weaknesses

The Bangladesh cricket team has announced its squad for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy.

11 Nov 2024
Nayeem Hasan

Mushfiqur, Shanto to miss West Indies Tests: Details here

Bangladesh have received a huge blow as Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim have been ruled out of the upcoming away two-Test series against West Indies.

23 Oct 2024
Shakib Al Hasan

Mushfiqur Rahim owns these prominent records in Test cricket

Mushfiqur Rahim has written his name in the history books of cricket by becoming the first Bangladeshi to cross the 6,000-run mark in Tests.

22 Oct 2024
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Presenting Bangladesh batters with 4,500+ runs in Test cricket

Mushfiqur Rahim has become the first Bangladesh batter to complete 6,000 runs in Test cricket.

22 Oct 2024
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Mushfiqur Rahim becomes first Bangladesh batter with 6,000 Test runs

Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim has completed 6,000 runs in Test cricket.

21 Oct 2024
Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada becomes 3rd-fastest SA bowler to 300 Test wickets

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada has reached a major career milestone, becoming the sixth South African bowler to take 300 Test wickets.

05 Oct 2024
Indian Cricket Team

Presenting batters with highest scores in India vs Bangladesh T20Is

After sweeping Bangladesh in a two-match Test series, the Indian cricket team will face them in a three-match T20I series.

04 Oct 2024
Indian Cricket Team

Decoding batters with most runs in India vs Bangladesh T20Is

India lock horns with neighbors Bangladesh in a three-match T20I series starting from October 6.

22 Sep 2024
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Bowlers who have dismissed Mushfiqur Rahim the most in Tests

In the first Test between India and Bangladesh, Mushfiqur Rahim was dismissed by Ravichandran Ashwin for a modest 13 runs in the 4th innings.

22 Sep 2024
Indian Cricket Team

Presenting Bangladesh Test captains with 50+ scores against India

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto managed 82 runs during his side's second innings of the first Test against India in Chennai.

20 Sep 2024
Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah completes 400 international wickets: Key stats 

Jasprit Bumrah has etched his name in the annals of Indian cricket history by becoming the sixth Indian fast bowler to claim 400 international wickets.

15 Sep 2024
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Bangladesh batters with highest Test average in Asia (2,000-plus runs)

India are set to host Bangladesh in a two-Test series starting September 19 in Chennai.

14 Sep 2024
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Decoding Mushfiqur Rahim's sensational Test stats in Asia

India and Bangladesh will be squaring off for a two-match Test series, starting at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, on September 19.

13 Sep 2024
Ravichandran Ashwin

Mushfiqur Rahim vs Ravichandran Ashwin in Test cricket: Key stats

India and Bangladesh will be squaring off for a two-match Test series, starting at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, September 19.

11 Sep 2024
Indian Cricket Team

Decoding wicketkeepers with most dismissals in India vs Bangladesh Tests

India lock horns with Bangladesh in a two-Test series starting from September 19, in Chennai.

07 Sep 2024
Cheteshwar Pujara

Batters with most 50-plus scores in India vs Bangladesh Tests

India lock horns with Bangladesh in the first Test in Chennai on September 19.

07 Sep 2024
Bangladesh Cricket Team

List of Bangladesh batters with centuries against India in Tests

India have dominated the Test scenario against Bangladesh, winning all the matches that have been played (11-1-0).

06 Sep 2024
Indian Cricket Team

Decoding batters with most runs in India vs Bangladesh Tests

India and Bangladesh gear up for a two-match Test series, starting September 19.

04 Sep 2024
Indian Cricket Team

Team India cannot overlook visitors Bangladesh in upcoming Test series

The Indian cricket team will be wary of the Bangladesh side visiting for a two-match Test series, starting September 19 onward.