Mushfiqur Rahim
WK-Batsman
- Age
- 39 Y
- Matches
- 481
- Batting Style
- Right Handed Bat
- Bowling Style
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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.
2nd Test: Mitchell Starc rattles Bangladesh with six-fer, surpasses Steyn
Mitchell Starc, Australia's veteran left-arm pacer, was simply unplayable on the first morning of the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay.
2nd Test: Confident Bangladesh chase historic series win over Australia
After a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia, Bangladesh head into the second and final Test of the series at Mackay's Great Barrier Reef Arena.
Listing Bangladesh's highest Test scores in SENA nations
Team Bangladesh posted a massive 426/10 in their first innings of the ongoing opening Test against Australia in Darwin.
Bangladesh's Mominul Haque breaks this Test record of Tamim Iqbal
Bangladesh's left-handed batter, Mominul Haque, surpassed legendary batter Tamim Iqbal to become the second-highest run-scorer for his country in men's Test cricket.
1st Test: Bangladesh chase history versus full-strength Australia
After a long wait of 23 years, Team Bangladesh is finally touring Australia for a Test series.
Australia vs Bangladesh, Test series: Key player matchups
Bangladesh are set to play their first Test series in Australia in over two decades.
How Mushfiqur Rahim has fared in away Tests: Key stats
Mushfiqur Rahim is set to play his first-ever Test in Australia when Bangladesh begin their two-match series against the hosts.
Have Bangladesh ever beaten Australia in Tests? Stats
Bangladesh are set to play their first Test series in Australia in over two decades.
BCB wants Mushfiqur Rahim to take up coaching role: Details
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is interested in bringing Mushfiqur Rahim into a coaching role, as per Cricbuzz.
Bangladesh complete historic whitewash over Pakistan in Tests: Key stats
Bangladesh completed a historic whitewash over Pakistan in the two-match Test series at home. They sealed the second and final Test by 78 runs.
2nd Test: Bangladesh set Pakistan mammoth 437-run target
Team Pakistan has been given a mammoth target of 437 runs to clinch the second Test against Bangladesh.
Mushfiqur Rahim becomes first Bangladesh batter with 14 Test centuries
Mushfiqur Rahim has etched his name in the record books by becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to score 14 Test centuries.
2nd Test: Pakistan pacers dominate before ton-up Litton rescues Bangladesh
Bangladesh's wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das played a brilliant innings on Day 1 of the second Test against Pakistan at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Day 4: Bangladesh on top of Pakistan in Mirpur Test
Bangladesh have put themselves in a commanding position at the end of Day 4, with a healthy lead of 179 runs over Pakistan in the first Test match at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Mominul Haque becomes 3rd Bangladeshi to 5,000 Test runs: Stats
Mominul Haque has entered the history books by becoming the third Bangladeshi batter to complete 5,000 runs in Test cricket.
Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas claims his sixth Test five-wicket haul: Stats
Veteran pacer Mohammad Abbas turned the tide in Pakistan's favor with a brilliant bowling display on Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Mushfiqur Rahim shines vs Pakistan, breaks Tamim Iqbal's record
Veteran Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim played a key role in his team's dominance on Day 2 of the first Test against Pakistan.
1st Test: Shanto, Mominul shine as Bangladesh dominate Day 1
Bangladesh ended Day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan in a commanding position, scoring 301 runs for the loss of four wickets in 85 overs.
Mominul Haque hammers his fourth Test fifty vs Pakistan: Stats
Mominul Haque made a strong statement with the bat on Day 1 of the first Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
Will Najmul Hossain be available for for 1st Pakistan Test?
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is optimistic about the availability of Test captain Najmul Hossain for the first Test match against Pakistan.
'We cried': Mahmudullah recalls Bangladesh's T20 WC loss to India
Former Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah has recalled the loss to India in the 2016 ICC T20 World Cup.
Litton Das to take up middle-order role on ODI comeback
Bangladesh's senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin has confirmed that Litton Das will be batting in the middle order for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, starting on March 11.
BCB announces central contracts for men's team (2026): Key takeaways
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced its central contracts for the men's team for the year 2026.
Bangladesh beat Ireland to seal Test series 2-0: Key stats
Bangladesh won the second and final Test match against Ireland by a massive margin of 217 runs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
Bangladesh's Mominul Haque hammers his 3rd successive Test fifty: Stats
Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque hammered his 3rd successive half-century in the two-match Test series against Ireland on Saturday in Dhaka.
Mushfiqur Rahim celebrates 100th Test with twin 50-plus scores: Stats
Legendary Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim made his 100th Test appearance memorable by scoring twin 50-plus scores.
Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim reflects on 100 Test matches: Details here
Bangladesh's veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has expressed disbelief at having represented his country in 100 Test matches.
Asian batters to score a century in their 100th Test
Veteran Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim entered record books in Test cricket with a sensational hundred versus Ireland on November 20, 2025.
Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das record seventh 100-plus stand in Tests
Centuries from star batters Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das bolstered Bangladesh against Ireland in the ongoing 1st Test at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.
Mushfiqur Rahim slams record-setting ton in his 100th Test: Stats
Star Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim has made his 100th Test appearance memorable by scoring a ton.
Tamim Iqbal hails Mushfiqur Rahim ahead of latter's 100th Test
As Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim gears up for his 100th Test match, his teammates and coaches have praised the milestone.
Bangladesh's Shadman Islam backs Mahmudul Hasan Joy for this feat
Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam has backed his teammate Mahmudul Hasan Joy to become the highest individual scorer in Test cricket for their country.
Mushfiqur Rahim set to play his 100th Test for Bangladesh
Bangladesh's veteran cricketer, Mushfiqur Rahim, is all set to mark a major milestone in his illustrious career. He will play his 100th Test match during the upcoming home series against Ireland.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim surpasses these veterans: Key stats
Mushfiqur Rahim, the veteran Bangladesh cricketer, has added another feather to his cap.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.