Mushfiqur Rahim announces his ODI retirement post-2025 Champions Trophy. As Bangladesh’s most capped player, he played 470 matches and scored over 15,300 runs. His career reflects dedication and significant contributions, especially in ODIs, having played from 2006 until now.
Mushfiqur Rahim, a prominent figure in Bangladesh cricket, has announced his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket following the team’s departure from the 2025 Champions Trophy. The announcement, made on March 5 via social media, marks the end of his ODI career after an extensive playing tenure.
With 470 matches played across all formats, Mushfiqur holds the record as Bangladesh’s most capped player. Throughout his international career, he amassed a total of 15,302 runs, including 20 centuries, showcasing his considerable impact on the game.
In his retirement statement, Mushfiqur expressed gratitude, saying, “Alhamdulillah for everything,” emphasizing his dedication and commitment to representing his country. He reflected on the challenges faced in recent weeks and acknowledged his acceptance of this pivotal moment in his career, citing a verse from the Quran about destiny.
In the Champions Trophy, Mushfiqur played two innings but did not score significantly, managing only 0 against India and 7 against New Zealand. He made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2006, featuring in a total of 274 ODIs with a batting average of 36.42, illustrating his proficiency in the format.
This decision not only concludes his ODI career but also ends his white-ball international endeavors, as he had already retired from T20I cricket in 2022 to focus on the Test and ODI formats. However, he remains active in Test cricket, having scored an impressive 191 runs against Pakistan during Bangladesh’s historic win in Rawalpindi last year.
Mushfiqur Rahim’s retirement from ODI cricket marks the end of an illustrious chapter in Bangladesh’s cricket history. His significant achievements include being the most capped player for Bangladesh and scoring over 15,000 runs in international cricket. Despite the challenges faced in recent competitions, his legacy of dedication and performance continues to resonate with cricket fans. As he shifts his focus to Test matches, his contributions to the game remain noteworthy.
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