Veteran Bangladeshi batter Mushfiqur Rahim hinted at being coerced into retiring from T20 Internationals. Mushfiqur, who bid adieu to T20Is on September 4, 2022, clarified that he doesn’t remorse his choice, although hinted at a extra intricate story behind his departure. His revelation got here after Fortune Barishal’s conquer Rangpur Riders within the Bangladesh Premier League Qualifier 2, the place he was adjudged the Participant of the Match for his composed innings of 47* off 38, main his crew to victory.
Regardless of the time crunch on the post-match press convention, the wicketkeeper-batter took the chance to share insights into his retirement saga throughout his subsequent interplay with reporters. His statements indicated a possible re-evaluation throughout the Bangladeshi cricketing hierarchy. The disclosure supplied by him has added one other twist to his retirement chronicle, hinting at a broader storyline shaping Bangladesh cricket.
“No, what’s there to remorse? You might be saying this (about recreation sense) after I performed properly. Nobody mentioned that earlier than. I solely need one query. Did I retire from T20s? Did I do it of my very own will? That’s all I’ve to say. That point once I retired in T20s, simply take a look at the month earlier than that, that’s all I’ve to say,” Mushfiqur mentioned as quoted by The Each day Star.
Mushfiqur has emerged because the fifth-highest scorer on this season’s BPL, amassing 367 runs at a median of 33.36. His pivotal innings within the qualifier in opposition to Rangpur Riders ensured Fortune Barishal’s spot within the BPL ultimate. His consistency within the middle-order has been commendable, evidenced by his 39-ball 68 in opposition to Khulna Tigers and a 44-ball 63 in opposition to Comilla Victorians earlier within the event.
The 36-year-old’s well timed fifty in opposition to Sylhet Strikers additional highlighted his worth to the crew. Rahim’s unbeaten 47 off 38 balls in opposition to Rangpur Riders showcases his elegant stroke-making skills, bolstering Barishal’s batting line-up. It’s crucial to notice that he had made himself unavailable for sure matches through the World Cup 2023 resulting from familial commitments, as Bangladesh grappled to remain alive within the event.
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