New Delhi: Bangladesh veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim Played a key role in the team’s first Test victory over Pakistan, scoring an impressive 191 runs in Rawalpindi.
The performance earned him the Man of the Match award, which he decided to donate to those affected by floods in Bangladesh, demonstrating his humanitarian spirit.
Rahim’s incredible batting helped Bangladesh take a 117-run lead in the first innings as Tigers posted a first-innings total of 565.
Spinners Shakib Al Hassan and Mehidi Hasan Miraz then took seven wickets to end Pakistan’s second innings at 146 runs. The 30-run target marked a landmark victory in the history of Test cricket in the country.
“This prize money, I just want to donate it to the people who are affected by the floods in Bangladesh. So, I want to donate this prize money to them and I also want to ask all the people back home and my country to donate and help this cause. people.
Looking back on his performance, Rahim said that his innings of 191 was probably the best of his international career while praising his teammates for their collective effort that resulted in ten wins.
“Honestly, it’s one of my best performances to date. Because, as you said[to host Bazid Khan]we don’t do well overseas.
“So that’s one of our goals as a team so that we can let everyone see how we’re doing, how we’re improving our batting, especially overseas. So I think it’s not just me To the credit of all the players, I think they were ready in Pakistan and at home and I have all the support from them.
Mushfiqur also revealed his rigorous preparation ahead of the series, which included a special training camp back in Bangladesh.
“I just wanted to share some of my own conversations, like before the Test series. There was a two, two-and-a-half-month gap, right? So we had a very special camp back home, the Bengal Tigers camp (Bangladesh” Team A), all local support managers are there. This is very beneficial for the preparation of all players.
“Especially for the Test team players, it was beneficial because the rest of the players were playing in the T20 World Cup. It really helped. And the weather was very similar. So it was mainly us masking that experience, I Really grateful to all the support staff and coaching staff at that camp.
The win also boosted Bangladesh’s position in the ICC World Test Championship standings, as they moved above Pakistan and South Africa into sixth place and are currently tied with Sri Lanka in points percentage (40 per cent). Meanwhile, Pakistan slipped to eighth position with a percentage of 30.56%.
“I never think I’m the oldest or I’m the most experienced because when I meet all these guys it’s my luxury and the opportunity to play another Test for my country and I Just trying to give 100 per cent on the field so that if I contribute to my team, all the boys will be inspired by it so that’s why I’m here and that’s the passion that drives me every day.
The performance earned him the Man of the Match award, which he decided to donate to those affected by floods in Bangladesh, demonstrating his humanitarian spirit.
Rahim’s incredible batting helped Bangladesh take a 117-run lead in the first innings as Tigers posted a first-innings total of 565.
Spinners Shakib Al Hassan and Mehidi Hasan Miraz then took seven wickets to end Pakistan’s second innings at 146 runs. The 30-run target marked a landmark victory in the history of Test cricket in the country.
“This prize money, I just want to donate it to the people who are affected by the floods in Bangladesh. So, I want to donate this prize money to them and I also want to ask all the people back home and my country to donate and help this cause. people.
Looking back on his performance, Rahim said that his innings of 191 was probably the best of his international career while praising his teammates for their collective effort that resulted in ten wins.
“Honestly, it’s one of my best performances to date. Because, as you said[to host Bazid Khan]we don’t do well overseas.
“So that’s one of our goals as a team so that we can let everyone see how we’re doing, how we’re improving our batting, especially overseas. So I think it’s not just me To the credit of all the players, I think they were ready in Pakistan and at home and I have all the support from them.
Mushfiqur also revealed his rigorous preparation ahead of the series, which included a special training camp back in Bangladesh.
“I just wanted to share some of my own conversations, like before the Test series. There was a two, two-and-a-half-month gap, right? So we had a very special camp back home, the Bengal Tigers camp (Bangladesh” Team A), all local support managers are there. This is very beneficial for the preparation of all players.
“Especially for the Test team players, it was beneficial because the rest of the players were playing in the T20 World Cup. It really helped. And the weather was very similar. So it was mainly us masking that experience, I Really grateful to all the support staff and coaching staff at that camp.
The win also boosted Bangladesh’s position in the ICC World Test Championship standings, as they moved above Pakistan and South Africa into sixth place and are currently tied with Sri Lanka in points percentage (40 per cent). Meanwhile, Pakistan slipped to eighth position with a percentage of 30.56%.
“I never think I’m the oldest or I’m the most experienced because when I meet all these guys it’s my luxury and the opportunity to play another Test for my country and I Just trying to give 100 per cent on the field so that if I contribute to my team, all the boys will be inspired by it so that’s why I’m here and that’s the passion that drives me every day.
