Mushfiqur Rahim
{{short description|Bangladeshi cricketer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2017}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Mushfiqur Rahim
| image = Mushfiqur Rahim 2018 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Mushfiqur in 2018
| fullname = Mushfiqur Rahim
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|5|9}} (1.60 m) Height
| birth_place = Bogura, Bangladesh
| batting = Right-handed
| bowling = Right-arm off break
| role = Wicket-keeper Batter
| family = Mahmudullah (co brother)
| heightft =
| heightinch =
| country = Bangladesh
| international = true
| internationalspan = 2005–present
| testcap = 41
| testdebutagainst = England
| testdebutdate = 26 May
| testdebutyear = 2005
| lasttestdate = 29 October
| lasttestyear = 2024
| lasttestagainst = South Africa
| odicap = 81
| odidebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| odidebutdate = 6 August
| odidebutyear = 2006
| lastodidate = 24 February
| lastodiyear = 2025
| lastodiagainst = New Zealand
| odishirt = 15 (formerly 9)
| T20Idebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| T20Idebutdate = 28 November
| T20Idebutyear = 2006
| T20Icap = 6
| lastT20Iagainst = Sri Lanka
| lastT20Idate = 1 September
| lastT20Iyear = 2022
| T20Ishirt = 15
| club1 = Rajshahi Division
| year1 = 2006, 2008–
| club2 = Sylhet Division
| year2 = 2007
| club3 = Duronto Rajshahi, Nagenahira Nagas
| year3 = 2012
| club4 = Sylhet Royals
| year4 = 2013
| club5 = Sylhet Super Stars
| year5 = 2015
| club6 = Karachi Kings, Barisal Bulls
| year6 = 2016
| club7 = Rajshahi Kings
| year7 = 2017
| club8 = Nangarhar Leopards
| year8 = 2018
| club9 = Khulna Tigers
| year9 = 2019/20, 2021/22
| club10 = Beximco Dhaka
| year10 = 2020
| club11 = Sylhet Strikers
| year11 = 2023
| columns = 4
| column1 = Test
| column2 = ODI
| column3 = T20I
| column4 = FC
| matches1 = 94
| matches2 = 274
| matches3 = 102
| matches4 = 145
| runs1 = 6,007
| runs2 = 7,795
| runs3 = 1,500
| runs4 = 8,702
| bat avg1 = 37.77
| bat avg2 = 36.42
| bat avg3 = 19.48
| bat avg4 = 38.00
| 100s/50s1 = 11/27
| 100s/50s2 = 9/49
| 100s/50s3 = 0/6
| 100s/50s4 = 17/41
| top score1 = 219*
| top score2 = 144
| top score3 = 72*
| top score4 = 219*
| catches/stumpings1 = 111/15
| catches/stumpings2 = 243/56
| catches/stumpings3 = 42/30
| catches/stumpings4 = 179/23
| hidedeliveries = true
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/56029.html ESPNcricinfo
| date = 25 March
| year = 2025
| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's Cricket}}
{{MedalCountry |{{BAN}} }}
{{MedalCompetition|Asia Cup}}
{{Medal|RU|2012 Bangladesh|}}
{{Medal|RU|2016 Bangladesh|}}
{{Medal|RU|2018 UAE|}}
|club12=Fortune Barishal|year12=2024–Present}}
Mushfiqur Rahim ({{langx|bn|মুশফিকুর রহিম}}; born 9 May 1987) is a Bangladeshi cricketer and the former captain of the Bangladesh national cricket team. He is a right-handed middle-order batter and wicket-keeper in the national team.
Mushfiqur started his international career in 2005 against England at the age of 18 years and 17 days. He was made to play as a specialist batsman in the first Test match of his career. He thus became the second-youngest, after Sachin Tendulkar, to play Test cricket at Lord's Cricket Stadium.{{cite web |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;filter=advanced;ground=10;orderby=age;orderbyad=reverse;template=results;type=allround;view=match |title=All-round records {{!}} Test matches {{!}} Cricinfo Statsguru |website=ESPNcricinfo}} He continued to make consistent contributions down the order with the bat and was more than competent as a keeper for Bangladesh's spin dominated attack. His moment of fame came in 2010 in a Test match against India. Where he scored a quickfire century, the quickest by any Bangladeshi to date. He is one of the best run scorers as a wicketkeeper, who has 11,000 runs and 400+ dismissals.{{Cite news |title=Outcry over Mushfiq's captaincy|url=https://en.prothomalo.com/sports/Outcry-over-Mushfiq%E2%80%99s-captaincy|date=9 October 2017|access-date=17 April 2021|work=Prothom Alo}}
According to Jamie Siddons, the former coach of Bangladesh, Mushfiqur Rahim's batting is so versatile that he can bat anywhere in the top order, from one to six. He is also rated as one of the consistent performers and one of the few keepers to score 1000+ runs in every format.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/tri-bdesh2010/content/story/442123.html,https://www.cricindeed.com/most-runs-by-wicket-keepers-in-international-cricket-all-formats-combined/ |title=We are not just about Ashraful anymore – Jamie Siddons|work=Khondaker Mirazur Rahman, ESPNcricinfo|date=3 January 2010 |access-date=22 September 2011}} He is the highest individual scorer for Bangladesh in Test cricket.{{cite web|title=RECORDS / BANGLADESH / TEST MATCHES / HIGH SCORES|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_innings.html?class=1;id=25;type=team|work=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=8 June 2021}} He is the first and only wicketkeeper-batsman in the history of Test cricket to score two double-hundreds.{{cite news|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/mushfiqur-rahim-double-century-bangladesh-zimbabwe-second-test-dhaka/2018-11-13|title=Mushfiqur double tops legends|work=Cricket Australia|date=13 November 2018|access-date=17 April 2021}}{{cite news|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/bangladeshs-mushfiqur-rahim-becomes-first-ever-wicketkeeper-to-hit-two-double-centuries-in-test-cricket/320072|title=Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim Becomes First Ever Wicketkeeper To Hit Two Double Centuries In Test Cricket|work=Outlook|date=13 November 2018|access-date=17 April 2021}}{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/news/mushy-first-tiger-score-two-test-double-centuries-1659454|title=An innings of true merit|work=The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|date=13 November 2018|access-date=8 June 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-explodes-as-mushfiqur-rahim-races-to-second-test-double-century-in-dhaka/ |title=Twitter explodes as Mushfiqur Rahim races to second Test double-century in Dhaka|work=CricTracker |date=12 November 2018|access-date=12 November 2018}} He is also the first and only Bangladeshi batsman to score three double-hundreds in Tests.{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/news/third-double-the-easiest-1872643|title=Third double 'the easiest'|work=The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|date=25 February 2020|access-date=17 April 2021}} Mushfiqur is the only Bangladeshi player to win 150 international matches.{{Cite web|date=|title=150 int'l wins for Mushfiqur Rahim|url=https://www.bdcrictime.com/150-intl-wins-for-mushfiqur-rahim/|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Bdcrictime|language=en-US}} In December 2023, he became only the second cricketer in test cricket history after Len Hutton to be given out for obstructing the field, when he physically handled the ball with his gloves during a test match against New Zealand.{{Cite web |title=Why Mushfiqur Rahim was out for obstructing the field and not handling the ball |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/why-mushfiqur-rahim-was-out-for-obstructing-the-field-and-not-handling-the-ball-1411719 |access-date=2023-12-06 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}
Early life and family
Mushfiqur Rahim was born on 9 May 1987 in Bogura, Bangladesh.{{cite web |title=Mushfiqur Rahim profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/mushfiqur-rahim-56029 |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=9 May 2022}} Born to Mahbub Habib and Rahima Khatun, he finished his secondary schooling at Bogura Zilla School. In between playing cricket, he studied history at the Jahangirnagar University.{{cite news |url=http://news.priyo.com/sports/2011/02/26/education-matters-mahmudullah-20807.html |title=Education matters for Mahmudullah |work=Daily Sun |date=26 February 2011 |via=Priyo.com |access-date=19 April 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714211300/http://news.priyo.com/sports/2011/02/26/education-matters-mahmudullah-20807.html |archive-date=14 July 2012 |url-status=dead }} He graduated with a master's degree from the university in 2012. He married Jannatul Kifayet Mondi in 2014.{{cite news |title=Mushfiqur Rahim marries Jannatul Kifayet |url=http://thedailynewnation.com/m/news/26745/mushfiqur-rahim-marries-jannatul-kifayet.html |work=The New Nation |date=26 September 2014 |access-date=13 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114212032/https://thedailynewnation.com/m/news/26745/mushfiqur-rahim-marries-jannatul-kifayet.html|archive-date=14 November 2020}} Mondi is the sister of Mahmudullah's wife, Jannatul Kawsar Mishti. Mushfiqur Rahim had a son, Mayan, in 2018.
Early career
Before playing for the national team, Mushfiqur Rahim played for Bangladesh Under-19s. He represented them in three Youth Tests and 18 Youth One Day Internationals (ODIs) between 2004 and 2006, averaging 31.75 and 36.00 with the bat in the respective formats. Mushfiqur Rahim trained at the Bangladesh Institute of Sports.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/engvban/content/story/209951.html |title=Raving about Rahim |first=Rabeed |last=Imam |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=26 May 2005 |access-date=24 September 2011}}
During the 2006 U-19 Cricket World Cup, hosted by Sri Lanka in February, Mushfiqur Rahim captained the Bangladesh side which included future international players Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal among others. Mushfiqur Rahim was one of two players at the tournament with Test-match experience.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/236762.html |title=Remembering a Lord's debut |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=12 February 2006 |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |access-date=24 September 2011}} Under his guidance Bangladesh reached the quarter finals of the tournament.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/237993.html |title=The world at their feet |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=21 February 2006 |access-date=24 September 2011}} Later that month Mushfiqur Rahim was recalled to the senior Test squad for the first time since the England tour in 2005. He was selected as a specialist batsmen, with Khaled Mashud chosen as the wicket-keeper for the series against Sri Lanka.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bdeshvsl/content/story/238724.html |title=Rahim recalled for Tests |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=25 February 2006 |access-date=24 September 2011}}
Domestic and T20 franchise career
At the domestic level he represents Rajshahi Division. In T20 cricket, all of Mushfiqur's runs came playing for Bangladesh, Bangladesh A, Duronto Rajshahi, Nagenahira Nagas, Sylhet Royals, Chittagong Vikings, Karachi Kings, Barishal Bulls, Rajshahi Kings, Nangharhar Leopards, Khulna Tigers and Beximco Dhaka.
= National Cricket League =
In December 2010, Mushfiqur Rahim recorded his best score in a one-day match. Playing for Rajshahi in the National Cricket League, he scored 114 runs from 120 deliveries as his team lost by 8 runs.{{citation |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/311/311420.html |title=a20876 Barisal Division v Rajshahi Division: National Cricket League One-Day 2010/11 (Second Phase) |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=12 November 2010}}
Representing Rajshahi Division in domestic cricket, Mushfiqur Rahim has over 6500 first-class runs to his name including twelve half-centuries and thirty four centuries.
= Bangladesh Cricket League =
In the match against Central Zone, Mushfiqur got his 1st first-class wicket by dismissing Nurul Hasan playing for North Zone as he returned bowling figures of 1–23 in 10 overs.{{cite web|url=http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/487/487420.html|title=North Zone v Central Zone-Bangladesh Cricket League 2012/13|work=CricketArchive|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130126022257/http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/487/487420.html|archive-date=26 January 2013}}
= Bangladesh Premier League =
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) founded the six-team Bangladesh Premier League in 2012, a twenty20 tournament to be held in February that year. The BCB made Mushfiq the 'icon player' for Duronto Rajshahi.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh/content/story/547222.html |title=Bangladesh Premier League to begin on February 9 |first=Tariq |last=Engineer |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=28 December 2011 |access-date=5 March 2012}} Under his leadership Duronto overcame a weak start to progress to the semi-finals where they lost to Barisal Burners; Mushfiqur Rahim contributed 234 runs from 11 matches.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh-premier-league-2012/content/story/555925.html |title=The BPL XI |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |first=Mohammad |last=Isam |date=1 March 2012 |access-date=6 March 2012}}
In January 2013, he was named in the squad for Sylhet Royals, following the draft for the 2012-13 Bangladesh Premier League.{{Cite web|title=Sylhet Royals Squad - 2012-13 BPL T20|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh-premier-league-2013/content/squad/600946.html|access-date=2021-04-13|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}} He was the leading run-scorer in that tournament, with 440 runs in 13 matches at an average of 40.40.{{cite web|title=Bangladesh Premier League, 2012/13 / Records / Most runs|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh-premier-league-2013/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=7712;type=tournament|access-date=2021-04-13|work=ESPNcricinfo}}
In November 2016, he was named in the squad for the Barisal Bulls team, following the draft for the 2016–17 Bangladesh Premier League.{{Cite web|title=Barisal Bulls Squad for 2016-17 Bangladesh Premier League|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh-premier-league-2016-17/content/squad/1063386.html|access-date=2021-04-13|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}} He was one of the leading run scorers in that tournament, with 341 runs in 12 matches at an average of 37.88, which included two half-centuries.{{Cite web|title=RECORDS / BPL 2016-17 / MOST RUNS|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh-premier-league-2016-17/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=11593&type=tournament|access-date=2021-04-13|work=ESPNcricinfo}}
In October 2018, he was named in the squad for the Chittagong Vikings team, following the draft for the 2018–19 Bangladesh Premier League.{{cite web|title=Full players list of the teams following Players Draft of BPL T20 2018-19|url=http://www.tigercricket.com.bd/2018/10/29/full-players-list-of-the-teams-following-players-draft-of-bpl-t20-2018-19/|access-date=29 October 2018|work=Bangladesh Cricket Board}} He was the leading run-scorer for the team in the tournament, with 426 runs in thirteen matches.{{cite web|title=Bangladesh Premier League, 2018/19: Chittagong Vikings: Batting and Bowling Averages|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=12816;team=5773;type=tournament|access-date=4 February 2019|work=ESPNcricinfo}}
In November 2019, he was selected to play for the Khulna Tigers in the 2019–20 Bangladesh Premier League.{{cite web |title=BPL draft: Tamim Iqbal to team up with coach Mohammad Salahuddin for Dhaka |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bpl-draft-tamim-iqbal-to-team-up-with-coach-mohammad-salahuddin-for-dhaka-1206858 |access-date=18 November 2019 |work=ESPNcricinfo}} He was the second highest run-scorer in that tournament, scoring 491 runs in 14 matches, at an average of 70.14 which included 4 half-centuries. He also posted his career-best knock of unbeaten 98 runs against Cumilla Warriors during the 40th match of the tournament.{{Cite web|title=Mushfiqur Rahim's 98* guides Khulna Tigers to mammoth win over Cumilla Warriors|url=https://cricket.yahoo.net/news/bpl-2019-20-mushfiqur-rahims-175638677|access-date=2021-04-13|website=Yahoo Cricket}}{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of Tigers vs Warriors 40th Match 2019/20 - Score Report |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/bpl-2020-2019-20-1207676/cumilla-warriors-vs-khulna-tigers-40th-match-1208106/full-scorecard|access-date=2021-04-13|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}
In November 2022, he was named in the Sylhet Strikers' squad, following the players draft for the 2022–23 Bangladesh Premier League.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=9th BPL players' draft complete before the extravaganza |url=https://www.cricfrenzy.com/bn/article/147077/9th-BPL-players-draft-complete-before-the-extravaganza- |access-date=2023-01-12 |website=Cricfrenzy |language=en-US}} On 10 January 2023, in the 10th match against the Dhaka Dominators, he became the first cricketer to play 100 matches in the Bangladesh Premier League.{{Cite news |last= |first= |title=Mushfiqur first cricketer to play 100 matches in BPL |url=https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/sports/mushfiqur-first-cricketer-to-play-100-matches-in-bpl-1673367049 |access-date=2023-01-12 |work=The Financial Express |location=Dhaka |language=en}}
In January 2024, he was named in the Fortune Barishal's squad, following the players draft for the 2024 Bangladesh Premier League.{{Cite news |date=2023-09-24 |title=Mushfiqur, Mahmudullah, Soumya in Tamim's Fortune Barishal in BPL 2024 |url=https://www.tbsnews.net/sports/mushfiqur-mahmudullah-soumya-tamims-fortune-barishal-bpl-2024-706190 |access-date=2024-01-24 |work=The Business Standard |language=en}}
= Afghanistan Premier League =
In September 2018, he was named in Nangarhar's squad in the first edition of the Afghanistan Premier League tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/afghanistan-premier-league-2018-all-you-need-to-know-from-the-player-draft/ |title=Afghanistan Premier League 2018 – All you need to know from the player draft |work=CricTracker |date=10 September 2018 |access-date=10 September 2018}}
= Bangabandhu T20 Cup =
International career
=2005-2006=
Mushfiqur Rahim was selected for Bangladesh's tour of England in 2005. It was Bangladesh's first tour of England, where they faced unfamiliar conditions and the batsmen struggled against seam bowling and uneven bounce throughout the series. Mushfiqur adapted his batting style in the warm up matches, "consistently playing late and straight" according to Wisden, and managed to score 63 runs against Sussex and scored 115 runs not out against Northamptonshire in the warm up matches.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/14831/scorecard/209691/northamptonshire-vs-bangladeshis-bangladesh-tour-of-england-2005|title=Bangladesh tour of England at Northampton, May 20-22 2005}}
Although initially named in the squad as a part-time wicket-keeper, his performances in the warm up matches led to his selection for the first Test at Lord's as a specialist batsman as well. The 17-year-old Mushfiqur Rahim scored 19 runs in the first innings and was one of just three batsman to reach double figures as Bangladesh were dismissed for 108. After twisting his ankle, he did not play any further in the tour.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/259968.html |title=England v Bangladesh 2005 |first=Andrew |last=Miller |date=19 September 2006 |publisher=Wisden Cricketers' Almanack |access-date=14 February 2011}}
=2006-2007=
Mushfiqur Rahim was included in Bangladesh's squad to tour Zimbabwe for five ODIs in 2006. He was one of three uncapped ODI players included in the squad alongside all-rounders Farhad Reza and Shakib Al Hasan.{{citation |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/zimvbdesh/content/story/253971.html |title=Whatmore: 'Bangladesh are favourites' |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=20 July 2006 |access-date=9 November 2010}} He scored his maiden half-century at Harare against Zimbabwe.{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh/content/player/56029.html|title=Mushfiqur Rahim Profile}}
=2007-2008=
His good performances led him to be picked as the first-choice wicket-keeper ahead of Khaled Mashud for the World Cup in the West Indies.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/371596.html |title=Mashud disappointed with lack of communication |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=29 September 2008 |access-date=22 September 2011}}
Mushfiqur Rahim was recalled for the second Test against Sri Lanka in July 2007, replacing Mashud.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/slvbdesh/content/story/300351.html |title=Mushfiqur replaces Mashud for second Test |first=Sa'adi |last=Thawfeeq |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=2 July 2007 |access-date=24 September 2011}} Although Bangladesh lost by an innings and 90 runs, Mushfiqur Rahim combined with Mohammad Ashraful – the new captain – to score a record 191 runs for Bangladesh's sixth-wicket partnership.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/395691.html |title=Sri Lanka v Bangladesh 2007 |publisher=Wisden Cricketers' Almanac |first=Charlie |last=Austin |date=18 March 2009 |access-date=14 February 2011}}{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/395693.html |title=Second Test: Sri Lanka v Bangladesh 2007 |last=Austin |first=Charlie |date=18 March 2009 |publisher=Wisden Cricketers' Almanac |access-date=14 February 2011}} In December 2007, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) granted Mushfiqur Rahim a one-year grade B (third tier) contract, one of 22 central contracts with the Board at the time.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh/content/story/324038.html |title=Bangladesh board releases contracted players' list |publisher=ESPNcricinfob |date=6 December 2007 |access-date=22 September 2011}}
=2008-2010=
Following the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup, Mushfiqur Rahim endured a series of poor scores, including five innings in which he amassed four runs altogether.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bdeshvrsa/content/story/340969.html |title=Bangladesh drop Rahim for the one-dayers |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=4 March 2008 |access-date=24 September 2011}} As a result, when South Africa toured in March for three ODIs and Bangladesh went to Pakistan for five ODIs the next month, Mushfiqur Rahim was dropped in favour of Dhiman Ghosh.{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bdeshvrsa/content/story/340969.html|title=Bangladesh drop Rahim for the one-dayers}}
Mushfiqur Rahim was recalled to the squad for a tri-series with Pakistan and India and the 2008 Asia Cup.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/kitplycup/content/story/352684.html |title=Mushfiqur recalled to one-day side |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=27 May 2008 |access-date=25 September 2011}} When 17 contracts were announced in April 2009, Mushfiqur Rahim's was renewed,{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh/content/story/399240.html |title=Saleh and Sajidul not handed contracts |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=11 April 2009 |access-date=22 September 2011}} marking Mushfiqur Rahim as Bangladesh's first choice 'keeper.
= Captaincy =
Mushfiqur (2009-2011)Rahim was appointed vice-captain for Bangladesh's tour of Zimbabwe in August 2009. The position was vacated as the previous holder, Shakib Al Hasan, was filling-in as captain for the injured Mashrafe Mortaza.{{cite web |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/wivbdesh2009/content/current/story/416666.html |title= Mushfiqur named vice-captain for Zimbabwe tour.|publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=16 August 2011}} Bangladesh won the five match ODI series 4–1. In the final ODI, Mushfiqur Rahim scored 98 runs, beating his previous highest score in list A matches of 58, to help his team to victory.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/zimvbdesh2009/content/story/420186.html |title=Dolar and Mushfiqur make it 4–1 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=18 August 2009 |access-date=16 August 2011}} With 169 runs in the series at an average of 56.33, Mushfiqur Rahim finished the tour as Bangladesh's fourth-highest run scorer.{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=5129;type=series |title=Records / Bangladesh in Zimbabwe ODI Series, 2009 / Most runs |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=16 August 2011}}
File:Mushfiqur Rahim keeping wicket, 2010.jpg in 2010]]
Mushfiqur Rahim retained the vice-captaincy for the home Test series against India in January and February 2010. On 21 January, in the fifth day of the first Test, he scored his maiden Test century and the fastest by a Bangladeshi in Test cricket, off only 112 balls as Bangladesh delayed an Indian victory, being the last man out as India won by 113 runs.{{citation |url=http://www.cricinfo.com/bdeshvind2010/content/current/story/445245.html|title=India coast to win despite Mushfiqur century |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=21 January 2010}} England toured Bangladesh in February and March for two Tests and three ODIs, where Bangladesh lost all two formats.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bdeshveng2010/content/story/451896.html |title=England build huge lead after Rahim's resistance |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=14 March 2010 |access-date=22 September 2011}}{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-bangladesh-2010/content/story/450834.html |title=Kieswetter ton sets up whitewash |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |first=Liam |last=Brickhill |date=5 March 2010 |access-date=22 September 2011}}{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bdeshveng2010/content/story/453252.html |title=Cook hundred takes England to 2–0 series win |first=Sahil |last=Dutta |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=24 March 2010 |access-date=22 September 2011}} In the series, Mushfiqur Rahim was his team's second-highest run-scorer.{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=5510;type=series |title=Records / England in Bangladesh Test Series, 2009/10 / Most runs |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 September 2011}}{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=5509;type=series |title=Records / England in Bangladesh ODI Series, 2009/10 / Most runs |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=22 September 2011}} He scored two half-centuries in the first Test, becoming the 6th Bangladeshi batsman to perform the feat.{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;filter=advanced;orderby=fifty_plus;qualmin1=2;qualval1=fifty_plus;team=25;template=results;type=batting;view=match |title=Statistics / Test matches / Batting records: Bangladesh scores of fifty or more greater than or equal to 2 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=23 October 2011}}
Having impressed at home, Mushfiqur Rahim's performance in the return tour in England in May was expected to be crucial for the rankings.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bdeshveng2010/content/story/453377.html |title=Talented batting, thin bowling |first=Andrew |last=Miller |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=25 March 2010 |access-date=22 September 2011}} In the tour, Mushfiqur Rahim could only manage 40 runs from two Tests as Bangladesh's batsmen struggled in English conditions and slumped to a 2–0 defeat.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-bangladesh-2010/content/story/462315.html |title=Tamim goes global, the rest go missing |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |first=Andrew |last=Miller |date=7 June 2010 |access-date=22 September 2011}} In the first ODI of the tour Mushfiqur Rahim was struck in the face while keeping wicket to spinner Faisal Hossain. An x-ray revealed no fractures, however as a precaution he was rested for a week, missing the rest of the series.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-bangladesh-2010/content/story/466633.html |title=Bangladesh summon reserves as injuries bite |first=Andrew |last=Miller |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=9 July 2010 |access-date=22 September 2011}}
In November 2010, BCB announced 16 central contracts. Mushfiqur Rahim was one of six players in the top level.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh/content/story/484743.html |title=Ashraful handed top-level central contract |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=1 November 2010 |access-date=4 February 2011}} In December 2010, Tamim Iqbal replaced Mushfiqur Rahim as Bangladesh's vice-captain.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh/content/story/494862.html |title=Shakib retained as captain for 2011 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=31 December 2010 |access-date=13 January 2011}}
= 2011-2012 =
Mushfiqur Rahim was included in Bangladesh's 15-man squad for the 2011 World Cup.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/story/497444.html |title=Mashrafe Mortaza not in World Cup squad |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=19 January 2011 |access-date=4 February 2011}} Bangladesh were knocked out in the group stage and Mushfiqur Rahim had a poor tournament personally. There were suggestions that he could be dropped, especially as fellow wicket-keeper Dhiman Ghosh was scoring heavily in Bangladesh's domestic competition.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh-v-west-indies-2011/content/story/536125.html |title=Mushfiqur finds redemption for Harare disappointment |first=Mohammad |last=Isam |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=11 October 2011 |access-date=12 October 2011}} In August 2011, Mushfiqur hit 101 runs from 100 balls having his second century against Zimbabwe which was not enough to stop Bangladesh losing the third one-day series by five runs.{{cite news|publisher=Top Cricket News|title=Top Cricket News|url=http://www.sportinglife.com/cricket|access-date=7 March 2014}}
=National captain (2011–2018)=
On 20 September 2011, Mushfiqur Rahim was named Bangladesh captain, taking over from Shakib Al Hasan after a disappointing tour of Zimbabwe. The announcement was made midway through the BCB Cup, a tournament involving the senior Bangladesh team, Bangladesh A, and a side made up of academy players. Mushfiqur Rahim had already been captaining Bangladesh in the tournament on a temporary basis.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh/content/story/533124.html |title=Mushfiqur Rahim named Bangladesh captain |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=20 September 2011 |access-date=20 September 2011}} The competition was won by Bangladesh A.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh/content/story/533391.html |title=Mahmudullah steers Bangladesh A to title |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=21 September 2011 |access-date=24 September 2011}}
In 2011, West Indies toured Bangladesh in October for a T20I, three ODIs, and two Tests. In his first international match as captain, Mushfiqur Rahim produced a Man-of-the-Match performance, scoring 41 runs not out from 26 balls to help his team to victory.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh-v-west-indies-2011/content/current/story/536007.html |title=Mushfiqur prevails in dramatic finish |first=Nitin |last=Sundar |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=11 October 2011 |access-date=11 October 2011}} Despite T20I win, Bangladesh lost the ODI series 2–1. Mushfiqur Rahim was Bangladesh's leading run-scorer with 100 runs, including a fifty.{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=6863;type=series |title=Records / West Indies in Bangladesh ODI Series, 2011/12 / Most runs |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 October 2011}} The following month, Pakistan toured for three ODIs and two Tests. Bangladesh lost the ODI series 3–0, and Mushfiqur Rahim managed just 12 runs from three innings.{{citation |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=6956;type=series |title=Records / Pakistan in Bangladesh ODI Series, 2011/12 / Most runs |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=14 December 2011}}
= 2012-2015 =
In the 2012 Asia Cup, under Mushfiqur Rahim's captaincy, Bangladesh won two out of the three games they have played and reached the final for the first time where they lost to Pakistan. In April his grade A+ central contract was renewed.{{citation |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh/content/story/559489.html |title=Ashraful chopped from central contracts list |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=1 April 2012 |access-date=2 April 2012}} On 11 March 2013, during the first test of the tour of Sri Lanka in Galle, Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladeshi to score a double hundred, beating the previous highest of 190 set by Mohammed Ashraful earlier in the day.{{citation |url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/mushfiqur-slams-bangladeshs-first-test-200/article4497125.ece |title=Mushfiqur slams Bangladesh's first Test 200 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |date=11 March 2013 |access-date=2 April 2013}}
Mushfiqur Rahim announced his resignation as captain on 8 May 2013,{{cite news |date=8 May 2013 |title=Mushfiqur resigns as Bangladesh captain |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mushfiqur-rahim-resigns-as-bangladesh-captain-634736 |access-date=13 October 2013}} but a few days later Mushfiqur announced he had made a "mistake", and on 3 July 2013 the BCB announced they would be retaining Mushfiqur as captain until the end of the year.{{cite news |last=Isam |first=Mohammad |date=3 July 2013 |title=BCB retains Mushfiqur as captain |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bcb-retains-mushfiqur-rahim-as-captain-647363 |access-date=13 October 2013}}
Mushfiqur Rahim continued his captaincy in 2014 and lost to Sri Lanka in a home series. During the series, he suffered a finger injury for which he was replaced with Mohammad Mithun in wicket keeping.{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh-v-sri-lanka-2013-14/content/story/716581.html|title=Mushfiqur Mushfiqur Rahim to miss Twenty20s|date=5 February 2014|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en|access-date=29 August 2019}} He also missed out the T20 international matches against Sri Lanka in which Mashrafe Mortaza took the job of captaincy.{{cite web |last=Mushfiq injured |title=Mushfiqur hand injury -ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/we-need-to-finish-matches-better-mashrafe-mortaza-718083}} He scored his second one-day international century against India at the beginning of the 2014 Asia Cup but struggled in that match with his injury.{{cite web|last=India victorious|title=Asia Cup - 2nd match Bangladesh v India India won by 6 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2014/engine/match/710293.html}}{{cite web|title=Kohli century seals another chase|url=http://www.samachar.com/Mushfiqur-ton-sets-India-a-target-of-280-oc0sLyjihbh.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302145150/http://www.samachar.com/Mushfiqur-ton-sets-India-a-target-of-280-oc0sLyjihbh.html|archive-date=2 March 2014|df=dmy-all}}
In the next match against Afghanistan, Mushfiqur Rahim continued his good form but Bangladesh lost the match by 32 runs, the first time they had lost to an associate team since gaining Test status.{{cite web|title='This is a shameful loss' - Mushfiqur Mohammad Isam in Fatullah|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2014/content/story/724391.html}}{{cite web|title=Afghanistan pull off landmark upset The Report by Devashish Fuloria|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2014/content/story/724117.html}} His team also lost the match against Pakistan in that same tournament even after scoring 326 runs which was their highest ODI score, courtesy of Shahid Afridi's knock.{{cite news |title=Bangladesh v Pakistan, Asia Cup, Mirpur |newspaper=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/we-tell-afridi-give-yourself-20-25-balls-misbah-ul-haq-725399 |access-date=4 March 2014}} Later they lost to Sri Lanka in their last match of the series which made them lose all three matches.{{cite news |title=Mathews keeps Bangladesh winless |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/asia-cup-2013-14-671665/bangladesh-vs-sri-lanka-10th-match-710309/match-report |access-date=6 March 2014}}
Bangladesh qualified for the super 10s in the 2014 ICC World Twenty20, by winning two of their three matches in the qualifying stage. But they were knocked out in the super 10s, having lost all the four matches.{{cite web|last=Newman|title=World T20 Group Tables 2014: Latest Super 10s Standings and Updated Schedule|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2010703-world-t20-group-tables-2014-latest-super-10s-standings-and-updated-schedule|publisher=bleacher report|access-date=29 March 2014}}
Bangladesh toured the West Indies in August 2014. During the first Test, Mushfiqur scored 116 in the second innings, picking up his third Test century.{{cite news |title=Mushfiq hit century as Bangladesh suffers defeat against WI in 1st test |url=http://primenews.com.bd/english/2014/09/09/mushfiq-hit-century-as-bangladesh-suffers-defeat-against-wi-in-1st-test/ |newspaper=Prime News |date=9 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911140634/http://primenews.com.bd/english/2014/09/09/mushfiq-hit-century-as-bangladesh-suffers-defeat-against-wi-in-1st-test/ |archive-date=11 September 2014 |access-date=9 September 2014}} However, they lost all three ODIs and two Test matches.{{cite web|title=Bangladesh tour of West Indies, 2014 results|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/west-indies-v-bangladesh-2014/engine/series/730263.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}
In September 2014, the BCB appointed Mortaza as the ODI captain, although Mushfiqur Rahim retained the Test captaincy.{{cite web |title=Mashrafe named ODI captain, Mushfiqur stays Test captain |date=30 September 2014 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mashrafe-named-odi-captain-mushfiqur-stays-test-captain-786025 |access-date=30 September 2014 |publisher=ESPNccricinfo}} In November 2014, Bangladesh whitewashed Zimbabwe in both the three Tests and five ODIs.{{cite web|title= Zimbabwe tour of Bangladesh, 2014/15 results|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh-v-zimbabwe-2014-15/engine/series/760771.html|publisher=prime news}} He was also awarded the man of the series for the ODI matches.{{cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/931394.html|title=Zimbabwe tour of Bangladesh, 3rd ODI: Bangladesh v Zimbabwe at Dhaka, Nov 11, 2015|date=11 November 2015|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=11 November 2015}}
During the group stage of the 2015 Cricket World Cup, Bangladesh defeated England, as a result they qualified for the second quarterfinal.{{cite news|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8039/scorecard/656463/Bangladesh-vs-England-33rd-Match,-Pool-A-world-cup/|title=33rd Match, Pool A (D/N), ICC Cricket World Cup at Adelaide, Mar 9 2015 – Match Summary|work=ESPNcricinfo}} In that match Mahmudullah Riyad and Mushfiqur Rahim made the highest partnership (141 runs) for any wicket for Bangladesh in a World Cup match{{cite news |date=9 March 2015 |title=Records tumble for Bangladesh |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/stats-analysis-records-tumble-for-bangladesh-846719 |access-date=9 March 2015}} which was also Bangladesh's highest ODI partnership against England.Cricinfo – Bangladesh's Highest Partnerships by Runs http://stats.espncricinfo.com/bangladesh/engine/records/fow/highest_partnerships_for_any_wicket.html?class=2;id=25;type=team
= 2017-2018 =
During the first Test against New Zealand at Basin Reserve in January 2017, Mushfiqur Rahim was hit on the back of the helmet on the fifth day of match and immediately taken to hospital. The incident took place in the 43rd over of Bangladesh's second innings when Tim Southee bowled a bouncer that hit Mushfiqur Rahim just behind left ear as he was trying to duck. Initial X-rays and scans to his neck suggested he was out of immediate danger. Mushfiqur Rahim attended the post match presentation after receiving treatment.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/new-zealand-v-bangladesh-2016-17/content/story/1077865.html|title=Mushfiqur out of immediate danger after helmet blow.}}
In March 2017, during the second Test against Sri Lanka, Mushfiqur Rahim took his 100th dismissal as a wicket-keeper. He became the first wicket-keeper in history for Bangladesh to reach this milestone.{{cite web |title=244: lowest successfully-defended target at P Sara |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/244-lowest-successfully-defended-target-at-p-sara-oval-1087480 |access-date=18 March 2017 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}
On 15 October 2017, during the first ODI against South Africa, Mushfiqur Rahim became the first batsman for Bangladesh to score an international century against South Africa in any format.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/10904/report/1075504/ |title=De Kock, Amla tons power SA to record-breaking win |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=15 October 2017}}
He was selected as wicket keeper in the Test XI of the year 2017 by ESPNcricinfo.{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/review2017/content/story/1130951.html |title=Take them on if you dare |work=ESPNcricinfo|date=3 January 2018 }}
= 2018-2019 =
In November 2018, he scored 219 not out against Zimbabwe to become the first wicket-keeper–batsman to score two double centuries in Test cricket,(a third double hundred coming in 2020){{cite news |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/cricket/2018/11/12/mushfiq-first-ever-keeper-in-test-history-to-score-double-tons|title=Mushfiq first ever to score two double tons as keeper in Test history (A third double century coming in 2020)|work=Dhaka Tribune|date=12 November 2018|access-date=7 November 2018}} His score of 219* is currently the highest individual score in a Test innings by a Bangladeshi batsman. Later the same month, against the West Indies, he became the second batsman for Bangladesh to score 4,000 runs in Tests.
=2019 Cricket World Cup=
File:Mushfiqur Rahim batting against England at Lords in 2010, cropped.jpg
In April 2019, he was named in Bangladesh's squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.{{cite web |title=Bangladesh pick ODI newbie Abu Jayed for World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bangladesh-pick-odi-newbie-abu-jayed-for-world-cup-1181103 |access-date=16 April 2019 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1180213 |title=Shakib, Jayed, Hossain in Bangladesh squad for World Cup |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=16 April 2019}} In the first innings of Bangladesh's opening match in the World Cup, against South Africa, he scored an 80 runs total of 78 balls, contributing to a 142 run partnership with Shakib Al Hasan. Bangladesh went on to score their highest total in an ODI match, finishing on 330/6 from their 50 overs, beating South Africa by 21 runs.{{cite news |url=https://in.reuters.com/article/cricket-worldcup-zaf-bgd/cricket-record-partnership-spurs-bangladesh-to-score-their-highest-odi-total-idINL8N2390HF |title=Cricket-Record partnership spurs Bangladesh to score their highest ODI total |work=Reuters |access-date=2 June 2019 |archive-date=2 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602134905/https://in.reuters.com/article/cricket-worldcup-zaf-bgd/cricket-record-partnership-spurs-bangladesh-to-score-their-highest-odi-total-idINL8N2390HF |url-status=dead }}
In Bangladesh's next match of the tournament, against New Zealand, Mushfiqur played in his 350th international match for Bangladesh.{{cite web|url=https://cricketaddictor.com/cricket/icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-9-bangladesh-vs-new-zealand-stats-preview/ |title=ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (Match 9): Bangladesh vs New Zealand – Stats Preview |work=Cricket Addictor |date=5 June 2019 |access-date=5 June 2019}}
In the match against Australia, Mushfiqur scored his first century in Cricket World Cup. He scored 102* runs in 97 balls and became third Bangladeshi batsman to score a century in world cup. Bangladesh also broke the record of their highest total ODI runs in this match, scoring 333 for 8 wickets.{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8039/game/1144508/australia-vs-bangladesh-26th-match-icc-cricket-world-cup-2019|title=Australia beat Bangladesh by 48 runs - Australia vs Bangladesh, World Cup, 26th match Match Summary, Report |work=ESPNcricinfo|date=20 June 2019 |language=en|access-date=23 June 2019}}
= 2020-2021 =
In February 2020, when Zimbabwe toured Bangladesh, he scored an unbeaten 203 runs, becoming the only Bangladeshi batsman to score three double-hundreds in Test cricket.{{cite news |date=24 February 2020 |title='I could've reached a triple-hundred tomorrow' - Mushfiqur Rahim |language=en |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/i-could-ve-reached-a-triple-hundred-tomorrow-mushfiqur-rahim-1217500 |access-date=25 February 2020}}
In December 2020, Mushfiqur was named in Bangladesh's Test and ODI squad for their series against West Indies.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-01-08|title=Bangladesh vs West Indies 2021: BAN vs WI, schedule and full squad.|url=https://www.insidesport.co/bangladesh-vs-west-indies-2021-ban-vs-wi-full-schedule-squads-live-streaming-date-time-and-venues-all-you-want-to-know/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-09|website=InsideSport|language=en-gb}} This was Bangladesh's first international series after COVID-19 pandemic that stopped cricket in the country since March 2020.{{Cite news |date=2020-12-31|title=Covid-19 causes havoc but year ends in hope for Bangladesh cricket|url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/2020/12/31/covid-19-causes-havoc-but-year-ends-in-hope-for-bangladesh-cricket|access-date=2021-01-09|work=Dhaka Tribune}}
= 2021-2022 =
On 25 May 2021, against Sri Lanka in the second ODI, Mushfiqur scored 125 and helped his side to win the second ODI and the series as well (Bangladesh's first ever series win against Sri Lanka).{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI 2021 - Score Report |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/sri-lanka-tour-of-bangladesh-2021-1262340/bangladesh-vs-sri-lanka-2nd-odi-1262346/full-scorecard|access-date=2021-05-26|work=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}} After winning the match, Mushfiqur went on to become the first ever and the only Bangladeshi player to win 150 international matches. Later, he became the man of the series and scored the most runs (237) in the series.
In September 2021, he was named in Bangladesh's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2021-bangladesh-squad-no-surprises-mahmudullah-captain-shakib-mushfiqur-rahim-in-1276979 |title=No surprises as Bangladesh name Mahmudullah-led squad for T20 World Cup |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=9 September 2021}}
= 2023-2024 =
In March 2023, in the second ODI against Ireland, Mushfiqur Rahim scored the fastest century by a Bangladeshi player, in terms of the number of balls faced in an ODI (60).{{Cite web |title=Litton: Watching Mushfiqur's hundred was a great feeling |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/litton-das-watching-mushfiqur-rahim-s-hundred-was-a-great-feeling-1364552 |access-date=2023-03-21 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}} He also became the third cricketer from Bangladesh to score 7,000 runs in ODIs.{{Cite news |title=Mushfiqur hits fastest century as Bangladesh pile up 349 against Ireland in second ODI |url=https://bdnews24.com/cricket/oyu3e39z2l |access-date=2023-03-21 |work=bdnews24.com |language=en}}
In December 2023, during the second and final test match in Bangladesh's home test series against New Zealand, Rahim was ruled out for obstructing the field during the 41st over of the match on day one of the match's proceedings.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Ian |date=2023-12-06 |title=Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim out for handling the ball in 2nd test v Black Caps |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/301022421/bangladeshs-mushfiqur-rahim-out-for-handling-the-ball-in-2nd-test-v-black-caps |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=Stuff |language=en}} Rahim was clearly handling the ball and he was dismissed for 35 when he deflected the ball using his hands soon after defending the ball bowled by Kyle Jamieson.{{Cite web |title=Explained: Why Mushfiqur Rahim was given out against New Zealand |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3809616 |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=www.icc-cricket.com |language=en}} New Zealand fielders eventually appealed for Rahim's attempt to deflect the ball away from the stumps. It became the first such instance in last 72 years in test cricket (Len Hutton in 1951 was the previous batter to be dismissed) where a batsman was given out for obstructing the field.{{Cite web |last=Agarwal |first=Naman |date=2023-12-06 |title=Watch: 'Shouldn't Have Done That' - Mushfiqur Rahim Gets Out Obstructing The Field. Bangladesh Vs New Zealand 2023 |url=https://www.wisden.com/series/new-zealand-in-bangladesh-september-2023/cricket-news/watch-shouldnt-have-done-that-mushfiqur-rahim-gets-out-obstructing-the-field |access-date=4 April 2025 |website=Wisden |language=en-GB}}{{Cite news |title=Mushfiqur given out for obstructing field |language=en-GB |work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/67634277 |access-date=2023-12-06}}
= 2024-2025 =
In January 2025, he was named in Bangladesh's squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.{{Cite web |title=Bangladesh Squad - ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 Squad |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-champions-trophy-2024-25-1459031/bangladesh-squad-1468695/series-squads |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}} On 5 March 2025, he announced his retirement from ODI format.{{cite web |access-date=5 March 2025 |title=Bangladesh legend retires from ODI cricket |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/bangladesh-legend-retires-from-odi-cricket |work=International Cricket Council}}
List of international centuries
Mushfiqur Rahim scored the first Test double century for Bangladesh,{{citation |title=Ashraful, Mushfiqur in tremendous partnership |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/bangladesh-tour-of-sri-lanka-2012-13-602463/sri-lanka-vs-bangladesh-1st-test-602472/match-report-3 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=10 March 2013}} and has scored centuries on eleven occasions in Test matches and nine occasions in ODIs.
Records and achievements
- ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year: 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2451796 |title=ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year revealed |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=21 January 2022}}
- Most Test runs for Bangladesh{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/batting-most-runs-career/bangladesh-25/test-matches-1|access-date=24 August 2024|work=ESPNcricinfo |title=Bangladesh Test matches batting most runs career }}
- First Bangladeshi batsman to score three double-hundreds in Test cricket. (203*, in February 2020, in one-off the Test against Zimbabwe.){{cite news|url=https://www.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/sports/mushfiqur-records-third-double-ton-1582541935|title=Musfiq records their double-ton|work=The Financial Express|date=24 February 2020|access-date=17 December 2020}}
- First wicketkeeper to record two Test double centuries (In November 2018 against Zimbabwe). He finished his innings on 219*, the highest individual score by a Bangladesh batsman in Test cricket. and faced 421 balls spending 589 minutes at the crease during the innings, a record for a Bangladesh batsman in a Test innings.{{cite web |title=Mushfiqur devours records in historic innings |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mushfiqur-rahim-devours-records-in-historic-innings-1165080 |access-date=12 November 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}
- Second Bangladeshi batsman to score 4,000 runs in Tests.{{cite web |title=Mushfiqur becomes second Bangladesh man to 4000 Test runs|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mushfiqur-becomes-second-bangladesh-man-to-4000-test-runs-1167491 |access-date=30 November 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}
- First Bangladeshi batsman to reach 5000 Test runs.{{cite web |title=Mushfiqur becomes first Bangladesh man to 5000 Test runs |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ban-vs-sl-1st-test-2022-mushfiqur-rahim-becomes-first-bangladesh-batter-to-reach-5000-test-runs-1315504?platform=amp |access-date=24 August 2024|date=18 May 2022|work=ESPNcricinfo}}
- First Bangladeshi batsman to reach 6000 Test runs.
Disciplinary issues
Mushfiqur Rahim was criticized for trying to hit his teammate, Nasum Ahmed, following an incident in the eliminator of the Bangabandhu T20 Cup where both of them were going for the same catch and barely avoided a collision the catch being taken by Mushfiqur. Mushfiqur, the captain of Beximco Dhaka, was visibly annoyed with his teammate and threatened to throw a punch at him. The video capturing the incident had gone viral on Twitter.{{citation needed|date=February 2025}} Mushfiqur Rahim apologized to his teammate and the BCB fined him 25% of his match fees and issued one demerit point for the incident.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=15 December 2020|title=Mushfiqur Rahim apologises to Nasum Ahmed for misbehaving on the field; fined 25% of match fees|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bangabandhu-t20-cup-mushfiqur-rahim-apologises-to-nasum-ahmed-for-misbehaving-fined-25-of-match-fees-1243897|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|work=ESPNcricinfo}}
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