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The wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim as known as ‘Mr. Dependable’ said he does not allow the pressure to pile up on him as when the opposition recognizes him as a major player in Bangladesh's lineup, he becomes extremely motivated.

Mushfiqur, who scored 237 runs with one century and fifty, adjudged player of the series in the just concluded three-match ODI home series against Sri Lanka.

Hosts Bangladesh Friday lost the third and final ODI by 97 runs, but had already secured the series 2-1 by winning the first two games, where Mushfiq had played a significant role.

“For international cricket and playing 15-plus years, you need to contribute more for the team and country. So that is what I look to do in each and every game and luckily I played well against Sri Lanka. But they are not easy side to play. They never give up and they always come hard at us. I was really happy the way I batted in this series and would try to continue more when I get the next opportunity,” said Mushfiq at the post-match presentation at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Friday.

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“No, I enjoy it. Whenever there is some pressure or expectation on me I really try to cope with that pressure and stay calm. The opponent also see me as a big player and that encourages me to do well. I really enjoy that pressure,” he said.

Winning the first game of the series against Sri Lanka Sunday, Bangladesh broke their 10 defeats in a row across all formats.

“We had worked really hard for this series. It is probably that we have not played our best cricket in the last couple of months but luckily we have been able to come up with a good plan and executed well in the first two matches. Unfortunately we could not finish on a high note,” said Mushfiq.