Mushfiqur Rahim is an international cricketer who currently represents the Bangladesh national cricket team in the Test format and is a former captain of the national team. He is one of Bangladesh’s longest-serving and most successful cricketers, and the highest run-scorer for Bangladesh across all formats.
Personal and Career Information:
Full Name: Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahim
Born: 9 May 1987 (Bogra, Bangladesh)
Role: Wicket-keeper batsman (Right-handed)
Nicknames: Mushfiqur, Mr. Dependable
Education: He completed his Master’s degree in History from Jahangirnagar University.
Debut: He made his Test debut at Lord’s against England in 2005, becoming one of the youngest players to play a Test match at Lord’s.
Retirement: He has retired from One Day International (ODI) cricket but continues to play in the Test and T20I formats.
Notable Records and Statistics:
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Mushfiqur Rahim is the first and only Bangladeshi batsman to score three double-centuries in Test cricket.
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He is the first and only wicket-keeper batsman in Test cricket history to score two double-centuries.
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He is the first Bangladeshi cricketer to score a double-century in Test cricket.
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In November 2025, he played his 100th Test match against Ireland.
Recent News:
In December 2025, Mushfiqur posted an emotional message on the retirement day of his long-time friend and cricketer Shamsur Rahman Shuvo from first-class cricket.
He is still active in domestic cricket and continues to perform for Sylhet in the National Cricket League (NCL). |
