Mushfiqur Rahim announces ODI retirement
Mushfiqur Rahim
The veteran cricketer announced his decision through a social media post on Wednesday night.
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His retirement follows Bangladesh's underwhelming campaign in the Champions Trophy, where they suffered a winless run in the UAE and Pakistan, exiting from the tournament at the group stage.
"I am announcing my retirement from the ODI format as of today," Mushfiqur wrote on his Facebook page.
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Since making his ODI debut in 2006, Mushfiqur Rahim featured in 274 matches, scoring 7,795 runs at an average of 36.42. With nine centuries and 49 half-centuries to his name, he stands as one of Bangladesh's most successful batters in the format.
"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," wrote the 37-year-old.
