Record-man Mushfiq thanked birthday boy Tamim
Mushfiqur Rahim and Tamim Iqbal
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After today's [Monday] match, Mushfiqur Rahim thanked captain Tamim Iqbal on social media for helping him reach the fastest century by a Bangladeshi against Ireland in an ODI.
Mushfiqur Rahim blasted a 60 ball-century in Bangladesh's 349-6, which is their highest total.
Mushfiqur also reached 7000 runs landmark as only third Bangladeshi batter after Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan. His feat came in 229 innings of 243 matches as he needed 55 runs to touch the milestone before this match. Tamim brought up his 7000 runs in 204 innings while Shakib needed 216 innings.
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"Would like to thank Tamim today for all the support he has given me on and off the field. This gentleman has played a big role in whatever little I have achieved so far. 15,000-plus international runs and the best batter in Bangladesh in my eyes. Thanks for everything buddy." Mushfiqur wrote on Facebook.
Before being bowled out for 23 in the second ODI, birthday boy Tamim also achieved a personal milestone by becoming the first Bangladeshi to amass 15,000 runs across all formats of international cricket.
