Desk Report:
Mushfiqur Rahim was mentally devastated by the retirement rumors that were circulating around him after he failed to play well in the Champions Trophy. Mushfiqur himself wrote in his Facebook retirement announcement post that the last few weeks have been very challenging for him. He felt that his journey in ODI cricket was over.
According to Mushfiqur’s family sources, even his family members were not very aware of the news of his retirement. He informed his father through a phone message, 15-20 minutes before announcing his retirement at 11 pm. 37-year-old Mushfiqur has played 274 ODIs, scored 7795 runs. 9 centuries, 49 half-centuries. Just as he had abruptly retired from international T20s after the 2022 Asia Cup, this time he bid farewell to ODIs as well. Like T20s, Mushfiqur’s ODI form was also heavily criticized this time. Mushfiqur was out for 0 and 2 runs in 2 matches in the Champions Trophy. No matter how much criticism there is, the BCB’s proposed central contract for 2025 included experienced cricketers.
Mushfiqurs retirement is due
BCB director Akram Khan had to answer yesterday about Mahmudullah-Mushfiqur’s retirement. After the press conference for the third division selection, he told reporters, ‘Those who are senior players should be respected. Only the player can say when…fitness, how they are taking the pressure – only the player can understand. It depends on that. His future, his decision. If there is a big problem, there is team management, they should be left to them. It is not respectful to discuss it outside.’
Mushfiqurs retirement is due
Two days ago, another BCB director Nazmul Abedin had said that they would talk to the two senior cricketers – they would discuss their thoughts.
Although player Mushfiqur is hardworking, people close to him know that he is very ’emotional’ by nature. Mushfiqur, who was devastated by the harsh criticism, felt that announcing his retirement was the best way to remove the cloud of pride that had gathered in his mind.
