Mushfiqur Rahim receives Guard of Honor after ODI retirement

Mushfiqur Rahim, one of Bangladesh‍‍`s most experienced cricketers, said goodbye to One-Day International (ODI) cricket in a heartfelt announcement on March 5.

After over 20 years of serving the national team, Mushfiq officially stepped away from the ODI format, marking the end of an era in Bangladesh cricket.

The news came directly from Mushfiq himself, who shared his decision via a post on his verified Facebook account. 

Prior to this, he had already retired from T20 cricket, making his departure from the ODI format another emotional milestone in his career.

While retirements in Bangladesh cricket are uncommon, Mushfiq‍‍`s farewell to ODIs came with a special moment today at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. 

He was honored with a Guard of Honor from his teammates before playing for Mohammedan Sporting Club in a Dhaka Premier League match against Rupganj Tigers.

The match began with Mohammedan winning the toss and opting to field. As Mushfiq walked onto the field, he received the warmest of tributes from his teammates, who lined up in two rows to salute him. 

With pads and gloves on, Mushfiq was escorted through the center of the Guard of Honor by fellow players. 

Among them were his longtime national teammates, Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudullah, and Mehedi Hasan Miraz, who also represent Mohammedan in this match. 

Their presence during this emotional moment made it even more special.

Mushfiq‍‍`s legacy in ODI cricket is marked by numerous achievements. He holds the record for the most ODI matches played for Bangladesh, with a total of 274. 

He has accumulated 7,795 runs at an average of 36.42, making him the second-highest run-scorer for Bangladesh, just behind Tamim Iqbal.

Mushfiq has also scored 9 centuries, placing him second to Tamim, who has 14 centuries to his name.

With his departure, Mushfiqur Rahim leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered for years to come. 

His contribution to Bangladesh cricket is undeniable, and his emotional farewell in Mirpur today will undoubtedly stay with fans for a long time.