Bangladesh’s experienced cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim has announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs). Bangladesh had a disappointing campaign in the Champions Trophy, exiting in the group stage without a single win. On Wednesday, Australian batsman Steve Smith also bid farewell to the format, and now Mushfiqur has decided to step away from ODIs as well.
Poor Performance in the Champions Trophy
Mushfiqur was part of Bangladesh’s 2025 central contract in the A category. However, his performance in the Champions Trophy was disappointing, as he managed to score 0 and 2 runs against India and New Zealand, respectively. Due to his poor form, he faced criticism from fans and analysts. Bangladesh failed to win a single match in the tournament and was eliminated from the race for the semi-finals.
Emotional Post on Instagram
Announcing his decision on Instagram, Mushfiqur wrote, “Today, I am retiring from the ODI format. Our achievements at the global level may be limited, but 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 have been challenging for me, and I have realized that this is my destiny. I want to thank my family, friends, and fans who have supported me throughout my 19-year cricketing journey.”
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Mushfiqur Rahim’s ODI Career
Mushfiqur made his ODI debut in 2005 against Zimbabwe in Harare. Within a year, he made a significant impact in international cricket. During the 2007 ODI World Cup, he played a crucial knock of an unbeaten 56 runs, helping Bangladesh register a historic upset victory over India. Mushfiqur retires as Bangladesh’s most-capped ODI player, having played 274 matches and scoring 7,795 runs at an average of 36.42, including 9 centuries and 49 half-centuries.