Mushfiqur Rahim Announces ODI Retirement After ‘Challenging Few Weeks’
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Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has drawn curtains on his ODI career after his team’s elimination from the group stage of the Champions Trophy.
Mushfiqur Rahim played 274 ODIs and scored 7795 runs in them. (AFP Photo)
Bangladesh cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim has announced retirement from ODI cricket. The wicketkeeper-batter attributed his decision to “challenging few weeks” which led him to realise it’s time to draw curtains on his ODI career.
In a post on social media platform Facebook, the 37-year-old said Bangladesh may have limited achievements at the international level, but he gave “more than 100%”.
“I am announcing my retirement from the ODI format as of today,” Mushfiqur wrote. “Alhamdulillah for everything. While our achievements may have been limited on a global level, one thing is certain: whenever I stepped onto the field for my country, I gave more than 100% with dedication and honesty.”
“The last few weeks have been very challenging for me, and I have come to realize that this is my destiny. Lastly, I would like to deeply thank my family, friends and my fans for whom I have played cricket for the last 19 years,” he added.