In One-Day Internationals (ODIs), Bangladesh have emerged as one of the most dangerous sides for other teams, and in this significant development, their veterans have played their part efficiently with their performances. At the 2023 World Cup to be held in India, Bangladesh will rely on their old servants to do well in the competition.
It was witnessed in the last couple of World Cup editions that Bangladesh exuded confidence against quality teams and also succeeded in befuddling them. In the phenomenal success against the massive sides, Bangladesh’s experienced players gave their best utilising their skills and talent. In 2023, they will look to do the same in the marquee event as, for a few of them, this could be their last ODI tournament.
Here are four Bangladesh players who can retire from ODIs after the 2023 World Cup
4. Mahmudullah
In the current Bangladesh squad, Mahmudullah is one of the oldest players, as he is active in international cricket since 2007. Riding on his all-round talent, Bangladesh have bagged a lot of ODI matches in the last 16 years. Scoring 4950 runs in 218 ODIs at a strike rate of 76.17, he is the fourth-leading run-scorer for his team.
Back in the 2015 World Cup, the stylish Bangladesh stalwart ended up as the leading run-scorer for his team with 365 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 81.83. In his team’s memorable 15-run victory over England, he became the Player of the Match for his 103-run knock off 138 deliveries.
In his vast career, the 37-year-old has appeared in three World Cup editions so far, and the upcoming installment could be his last appearance in the marquee tournament. Noting his age, it could be speculated that Mahmudullah might hang up his boots from ODIs right after the 2023 World Cup.
3. Tamim Iqbal
After Mashrafe Mortaza’s retirement from international cricket in March 2020, Tamim Iqbal took Bangladesh’s ODI captaincy mantle. Thus far, Iqbal’s performance has been decent as an ODI skipper. During his tenure, Bangladesh got success in winning their maiden One-Day series against South Africa in South Africa in March 2022.
In the 2023 World Cup, his responsibility will be to get the best out of his team. As the tournament will be played in India, where conditions are similar to his country, Tamim’s objective will be to help his team be impactful in the tournament with his leadership and batting skills.
In February 2023, Iqbal turned 34, and now, there will be no wonder if he retires from the longest white-ball cricket after the massive ODI event in India. Currently, the southpaw is the leading run-getter for Bangladesh in ODIs, scoring 8300 runs with 14 tons and 56 half-centuries in 240 ODIs at a strike rate of 78.57.
2. Mushfiqur Rahim
Along with Mahmudullah and Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim might also bid adieu to the ODI format with the conclusion of the 2023 World Cup. Just a few days ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, the wicketkeeper-batter announced his retirement from T20 Internationals to focus on ODIs and Tests.
Since 2006, Rahim is providing services to his nation with his wicketkeeping and batting. For a long period, he also served his team as captain in all three forms of the game. In his 17-year ODI career, the Bangla veteran has delivered a great many cheerful moments to his team’s supporters.
Talking about his record in ODI World Cups, the dasher has appeared in four World Cup editions from 2007-19 and is also the second-highest run-scorer for Bangladesh with 877 runs in 29 matches at a strike rate of 79.43. In the upcoming World Cup installment, his team will heavily count on Rahim’s batting as he is the second-highest run-scorer for his team in ODIs with 7187 runs in 248 matches at a strike rate of 79.71.
1. Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan will be an essential part of Bangladesh’s squad in the World Cup coming ahead. For the last 17 years, he has fortified his team with his all-round performances. Notching up 7132 runs in 232 matches at a strike rate of 82.66, Shakib is the third-leading run-scorer for his team in the One-day format.
While with the ball, he has picked up 301 scalps in 266 innings at an economy of 4.46. These numbers clearly indicate that the veteran has delivered his best consistently to the department in all departments of the game. In the 2019 World Cup, he became the leading run-scorer for Bangladesh with 606 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 96.03.
Talking about his overall numbers in the coveted ODI tournament, the 36-year-old has featured in four installments from 2007 to 2019, in which he has played 29 games and racked up 1146 runs and 34 wickets for his team. Considering his age, the 2023 World Cup could become his last appearance in the ODI format. Currently, Shakib is performing exceptionally in all departments, and noticing that he might look to end his career on a high note.
CricTracker Desk
content powered by
