Bangladesh wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim introduced his retirement from One-Day Internationals (ODI) on Wednesday.
The 35-year-old took to Instagram to announce his determination. “I’m saying my retirement from the ODI format as of as we speak.”
Enjoying for Bangladesh within the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the staff misplaced to India and New Zealand, whereas its match in opposition to Pakistan was washed out, ending its marketing campaign within the group stage.
“Whereas our achievements might have been restricted on a world stage, one factor is for certain: at any time when I stepped onto the sphere for my nation, I gave greater than 100% with dedication and honesty,” he stated.
Rahim made his ODI debut in opposition to Zimbabwe in August, 2006, and retires as essentially the most capped Bangladesh participant within the format with 274 matches below his belt.
He has scored 7795 runs — the second-most runs in ODIs for Bangladesh after Tamim Iqbal — in ODIs, together with 49 fifties and 9 centuries. As a wicketkeeper, he took 243 catches and affected 56 stumpings.
“Lastly, I want to deeply thank my household, pals and my followers for whom I’ve performed cricket for the final 19 years,” stated Rahim.