Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh’s most capped cricketer, has announced his retirement from ODI cricket following the 2025 Champions Trophy. He played 470 matches and scored 15,302 runs, including 20 centuries. His retirement comes after a challenging period and concludes his tenure in white-ball cricket, although he remains active in Test matches.
Veteran Bangladeshi cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim has officially announced his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket following Bangladesh’s exit from the 2025 Champions Trophy. He made this announcement on March 5 through a statement on social media, ending an illustrious career spanning 470 matches across all formats, making him the most capped player in Bangladesh’s cricket history. Throughout his international career, he accumulated 15,302 runs, including 20 centuries.
In his retirement announcement, Mushfiqur stated, “I am announcing my retirement from the ODI format as of today. 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 past few weeks had posed challenges for him, prompting this reflection on his career and destiny.
In the recently concluded Champions Trophy, Mushfiqur participated in two matches but had disappointing performances, scoring 0 and 7 against India and New Zealand. He debuted in ODIs against Zimbabwe in 2006 and played 274 ODIs with an average of 36.42. His retirement from ODIs marks the end of his white-ball international career, having previously retired from T20 internationals in 2022 to concentrate on Tests and ODIs.
Despite his retirement from ODIs, Mushfiqur remains active in Test cricket, signing off last year with an impressive score of 191 runs against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, contributing to Bangladesh’s historic first win in that country. Fans and teammates are expected to continue supporting him as he transitions away from the limited-overs format.
Mushfiqur Rahim’s retirement from ODI cricket follows a noteworthy career, as he departs being the most capped player in Bangladesh’s history. With 15,302 runs and numerous achievements, his commitment to the sport remains evident. His decision marks the culmination of his white-ball career, while he aims to continue contributing to the Test format.
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