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Mushfiqur Rahim: Bangladesh's veteran batting pillar and senior statesman

Mushfiqur Rahim, a revered Bangladeshi wicketkeeper-batsman, is a record-setting, resilient player known for his leadership and middle-order batting, representing Bangladesh & teams like Rajshahi Warriors, achieving firsts like Test double centuries and 150+ international matches, holding records for most Test runs/centuries (at times) and dismissals, debuting in 2005, and earning numerous accolades as one of Bangladesh's greatest cricketers. 

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Full Name
Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahim
Nickname
Mushy, Mushfiq, Mona
Place Of Birth
Bogra, Bangladesh
Born
9 May 1988
Height
5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Eye Colour
Black
Jersey No.
15 (ICC)
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Role
Wicketkeeper
Father
Mahbub Habib
Mother
Rahima Khatun
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
Hobbies
Go-Kart Racing, Fishing
School
Bogra Zilla School
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Country
Bangladesh
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Central Zone (Bangladesh) vs East Zone (Bangladesh) · 1st Match First Class April 21, 2026 83 122 9 1 68.03
Rajshahi Warriors vs Sylhet Titans · Qualifier 2 T20 January 21, 2026 0 1 0 0 0.00
Rajshahi Warriors vs Chattogram Royals · Qualifier 1 T20 January 20, 2026 0 1 0 0 0.00
Chattogram Royals vs Rajshahi Warriors · Match 28 T20 January 17, 2026 46 41 3 1 112.20
Rajshahi Warriors vs Sylhet Titans · (Rescheduled) T20 January 16, 2026 40 30 4 1 133.33
Rajshahi Warriors vs Dhaka Capitals · Match 24 T20 January 12, 2026 12 19 0 0 63.16

Matches

Central Zone (Bangladesh) Central Zone (Bangladesh)
307/10 & 103/10
Result
463/10
EZ won by an inning and 53 runs April 21, 2026 8:30 am
East Zone (Bangladesh) East Zone (Bangladesh)
Chattogram Royals Chattogram Royals
Rajshahi Warriors Rajshahi Warriors
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Major Teams Represented

  • International: Bangladesh.
  • Domestic (Bangladesh): Rajshahi Division, Duronto Rajshahi, Rajshahi Kings, Rajshahi Warriors, Sylhet Royals, Khulna Tigers, Fortune Barishal, Beximco Dhaka, Sylhet Strikers, etc..
  • International Leagues/Others: Karachi Kings (PSL), Nangarhar Leopards (Afg T20), Asia XI. 

Debuts In International Cricket Of Mushfiqur Rahim

  • Test: May 26, 2005, vs England at Lord's.
  • ODI: August 6, 2006, vs Zimbabwe in Harare.
  • T20I: November 28, 2006, vs Zimbabwe at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium. 

Career Highlights & Records

  • Bangladesh's Firsts: Youngest player in a Test at Lord's (2005); first to score a Test double-century (2013); first to score two (2018) and three Test double centuries (2023).
  • Milestones: First Bangladeshi player to win 150 international matches (2021).
  • Test Records: Highest individual score for Bangladesh (219*), most Test runs (at times), most Test centuries (at times).
  • ODI Records: Most dismissals as a wicketkeeper; second-highest run-scorer for Bangladesh (at time of ODI retirement). 

Key Awards & Achievements

  • Man of the Series: Sri Lanka ODI series (2021).
  • Resilience: Known for performing under pressure and his sheer passion for the game. 

Statistics (selected)

  • Test: Over 6,500 runs, 20+ centuries, 219* highest score.
  • ODI: Over 7,000 runs, 15+ centuries, 145* highest score (as of late 2025).
  • T20: Over 6,000 runs, 35+ fifties, 98* highest score. 

Controversies Of Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim is a high-profile and successful athlete, and as such, he has faced his share of controversies over the years. 

  • He made headlines for mocking Indian Cricket Team after they lost the ICC World T20 2016 Semi-final match to West Indies. Rahim took the matter to social media to express his happiness, which agitated Indian fans. He then had to apologise for the same.
  • Mushfiqur Rahim was criticized for trying to hit his teammate, Nasum Ahmed, following an incident in the eliminator of the Bangabandhu T20 Cup where both of them were going for the same catch. Both of the fielders avoided a collision and the catch was taken by Mushfiqur Rahim. Mushfiqur Rahim, who was captain of Beximco Dhaka, was visibly annoyed with his teammate and threatened to throw a punch at his teammate. The video that captured the incident has gone viral on Twitter. Mushfiqur Rahim has since apologized to his teammate and the BCB fined Mushfiqur Rahim 25% of his match fees and issued one demerit point for the incident.

Girlfriends And More Of Mushfiqur Rahim

  • Rahim married Jannatul Kifayet Mondi in 2014. Mushfiqur Rahim had a son, Mayan, in 2018.

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FAQs About Mushfiqur Rahim

Which school did Mushfiqur Rahim go to?

Rahim finished his secondary schooling at Bogra Zilla School.

Who is the brother-in-law of Mushfiqur Rahim ?

Fellow Bangladeshi player Mahmudullah is the brother-in-law of Mushfiqur Rahim.

Salary Of Mushfiqur Rahim

  • Income – INR 37 Lakh per annum
  • Net Worth (Approx) – 36 crore

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