Mushfiqur Rahim is set to play the 99th Test of his 20-year career against Ireland in Sylhet, starting on Tuesday. The second and final Test in Mirpur from November 19 will mark a historic occasion as Mushfiqur becomes the first Bangladeshi cricketer to reach 100 Tests.
On Monday, ahead of the Sylhet Test, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said the team is eager to make the milestone memorable for the veteran.
“We are very excited,” Shanto said in the pre-match press conference. “It is always a pleasure to have him in the dressing room. In Test cricket, experience matters a lot, and his guidance helps us handle tough situations.”
Mushfiqur. the 38-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, Bangladesh’s highest Test run-scorer and second-highest centurion, remains a key figure in the squad.
Shanto, who has returned as Test captain after stepping down last year, said the team is motivated to perform well in these two matches. “If he can play the 100th Test in good health, we’ll celebrate together and make it a memorable five days,” Shanto said with optimism.
