Mushfiqur becomes first Bangladeshi to reach 7,000 Test runs

Mushfiqur Rahim has added another major milestone to his distinguished career, becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to score 7,000 runs in Test cricket during the second Test against West Indies in Sylhet.

The veteran reached the landmark in Bangladesh's fourth-innings chase on Monday, bringing up the milestone with a single off West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican. His achievement marked another significant moment in a career that has spanned more than two decades at the highest level.

Mushfiqur's contribution was not limited to the record. He played a crucial role in helping Bangladesh secure a draw, scoring 49 from 123 deliveries in the final innings. His 135-run third-wicket partnership with Towhid Hridoy helped the hosts recover after losing two early wickets while chasing 369.

The experienced batter had also scored 34 in Bangladesh's first innings, when the hosts made 386 in response to West Indies' 356.

Reaching 7,000 Test runs places Mushfiqur in a position no other Bangladeshi batter has previously occupied. His consistency across different conditions and his ability to contribute in difficult situations have made him one of the country's most dependable performers in the longest format.

The milestone came on a day when Bangladesh were fighting to keep the match alive. Although Mushfiqur fell just short of a half-century, his innings proved important in ensuring that the hosts stayed in the contest until bad light ended play.

Bangladesh eventually finished on 184 for four, securing a draw, while West Indies won the series 1-0.