Mushfiqur Rahim added another historical chapter to Bangladesh Cricket Team. This experienced batsman completed 7000 runs in Test cricket. He set this precedent as the first cricketer of Bangladesh. Mushfiqur touched this milestone by coming down to bat in the second innings against the West Indies in the Sylhet Test. Another feather added to the star's crown is a succession of achievements in a long international career.
Sylhet Test is the milestone of 7000 runs
Before coming down to bat in the second innings, Mushfiqur's collection in Test cricket was 6989 runs. In other words, only 11 runs were required to reach the historical milestone. He entered the 7000-run club with two runs off the fifth ball of the 22nd over by West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican.
An example as the first cricketer of Bangladesh
Mushfiqur is the first batsman of Bangladesh to complete 7000 runs in Test cricket. He has consistently played for the national team for a long time. In addition to batting, he once handled the important responsibility of the team in wicketkeeping. This achievement of his has become a new milestone in the history of Test cricket in Bangladesh.
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Tawhid Hriday set a record in the same match
Shortly before Mushfiqur's achievement, another big precedent was set in Bangladesh cricket. In the same match, Tawhid Hriday played a great innings of 242 runs. He broke the previous record for highest individual runs in Tests among Bangladeshi batsmen. Significantly, when Mushfiqur reached the milestone of 7000 runs, Hridoy was batting at the other end.
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Mushfiqur is happy with his teammate's success
Mushfiqur has no regrets about breaking his own record and setting a new example for Hriday. Rather, he praised the young teammate. Mushfiqur said from the dressing room that records are made to be broken. Contributing to team success is more rewarding than personal milestones.
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Another memorable chapter in a long career
Mushfiqur Rahim's contribution to Bangladesh cricket is long. This experienced batsman has played important innings for the team in many difficult situations. By completing 7000 runs in Tests, he strengthened his place in the country's cricket. His name will go down in history as the first Bangladeshi cricketer to touch this milestone.
The history of two Bangladeshi cricketers in the same Test
The Sylhet Test has therefore become particularly significant for Bangladeshi cricket. Tawhid Hriday's innings of 242 runs on the one hand, and Mushfiqur's milestone of 7000 Test runs on the other – such achievements by two batsmen in the same match are undoubtedly memorable. Mushfiqur has given a message to give priority to the success of the team as well as individual records.