Mushfiqur Rahim Declines ODI Comeback Amid Team's Progress
Bangladesh news - Mushfiqur Rahim rules out ODI comeback
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Mushfiqur Rahim has confirmed he will not return to Bangladesh's ODI team despite being approached for a comeback. He believes the team is performing well without him. Rahim is Bangladesh's second-highest ODI run-scorer, having retired from the format last year after the Champions Trophy.
- 01Mushfiqur Rahim was approached for a return to the ODI side but declined, believing his services are no longer needed.
- 02ODI captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz initiated discussions about Rahim's potential comeback due to concerns over the team's middle order.
- 03Rahim finished his ODI career with 7,795 runs in 274 matches, making him Bangladesh's second-highest run-scorer.
- 04He has been active in domestic cricket, playing in the Dhaka Premier League and signing with Mohammedan Sporting Club.
- 05Rahim was a key player for Bangladesh from 2009 to 2025, contributing significantly to the team's development into a competitive ODI side.
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Mushfiqur Rahim, a prominent figure in Bangladesh cricket, has officially ruled out a return to the One Day International (ODI) team after he was approached following his retirement last year. The decision comes as Rahim feels that the current team, led by ODI captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, is performing well and does not require his services. Miraz had expressed support for a potential comeback, particularly due to concerns over the middle order's fragility, highlighted during the recent series against New Zealand. Rahim, who is Bangladesh's second-highest ODI run-scorer with 7,795 runs and nine centuries, has shifted his focus solely to Test cricket since retiring from ODIs and T20Is. He remains active in domestic cricket, having played in the Dhaka Premier League and recently signing with Mohammedan Sporting Club, though he has yet to appear in a match this season. Rahim's legacy includes being a key player from 2009 to 2025, helping Bangladesh evolve into a competitive ODI team.
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Rahim's decision not to return may influence the team's strategy as they continue to develop their middle order.
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