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Mushfiqur Rahim becomes first B’deshi to score 7,000 Test runs

Published : Monday, 9 November, 2026 at 1:03 PM

Observer Online Report

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Veteran batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has added another historic milestone to his illustrious career, becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to cross the 7,000-run mark in Test matches.

Walking in to bat during Bangladesh's second innings in the Sylhet Test, Mushfiqur required just 11 runs to reach the landmark, having started his innings with 6,989 career Test runs. He achieved the feat off the fifth delivery of the 22nd over bowled by spinner Jomel Warrican, comfortably taking two runs to enter the exclusive 7,000-run club.

The milestone comes shortly after teammate Towhid Hridoy surpassed Mushfiqur's previous record for the highest individual Test score by a Bangladeshi batsman, playing a stellar 242-run knock in the same match. Ironically, Hridoy was at the crease alongside Mushfiqur when the veteran batsman crossed the 7,000-run milestone.

Reflecting on Hridoy breaking his record earlier in the match, Mushfiqur expressed admiration for his younger teammate, stating from the dressing room that records are meant to be broken and that individual milestones are most rewarding when they serve the team's success.

-SA

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