Mushfiqur Rahim Becomes First Bangladesh Batter to Score 7000 Test Runs
Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladesh batter to reach 7,000 Test runs as his career scoring rate improved across major milestones.
- On Sunday, Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim became the first player from his country to reach 7,000 Test runs during the second Test against West Indies in Sylhet.
- Rahim previously became the first Bangladeshi to reach 5,000 Test runs in 2022 and 6,000 in 2024; the 39-year-old is now playing his 107th Test since his 2005 debut.
- The veteran batter reached the landmark shortly after lunch on the final day, needing only 25 innings to advance from 6,000 to 7,000 by taking a single off West Indies spinner Roston Chase.
- Appearing initially unaware, Rahim was applauded by teammates from the dressing room as he realized the achievement; he remains Bangladesh's leading Test run-scorer ahead of Mominul Haque with 5,293 runs.
- In his career, Rahim has registered 14 Test centuries and 30 half-centuries; Towhid Hridoy surpassed his previous high score of 219 not out by scoring an unbeaten 242 in the same Sylhet Test.
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Mushfiqur Rahim Makes History, Becomes 1st Bangladesh Batter To Reach Massive Test Milestone
Bangladesh veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim on Sunday became the first player from his country to reach 7,000 runs in Test cricket, achieving the milestone on the final day of the ongoing second Test against West Indies in Sylhet.
Mushfiqur Rahim makes Bangladesh cricket history, becomes first to score 7,000 Test runs
Mushfiqur Rahim has made history by becoming the first Bangladeshi batsman to cross the 7,000-run mark in Test cricket. This memorable feat was achieved during the ongoing second Test match against West Indies in Sylhet. Known for his remarkable consistency, Rahim's journey since debuting in 2005 showcases his dedication, making him the most seasoned Test cricketer for Bangladesh with a total of 107 appearances.
Mushfiqur Rahim becomes first Bangladesh batter to score 7000 Test runs - The Tribune
Bangladesh veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim on Sunday became the first player from his country to reach 7,000 runs in Test cricket, achieving the milestone on the final day of the ongoing second Test against West Indies in Sylhet, according to Cricinfo.
Mushfiqur Rahim becomes first Bangladesh cricketer to achieve legendary feat in Test cricket
Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladesh batter to score 7,000 Test runs during the Sylhet Test against West Indies. The 38-year-old reached the landmark in his 107th Test, extending his record as Bangladesh's leading run-scorer.
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