Mushfiqur Rahim creates world record, becomes first Bangladeshi to reach 7,000 Test runs
Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim has achieved a historic milestone during the final match against the West Indies, becoming the first player from Bangladesh to accumulate seven thousand runs in the longest format of the game. The veteran wicketkeeper reached the landmark via a single off Roston Chase, later realizing his accomplishment when teammates began applauding from the dressing room.
Rahim previously claimed the distinction of being the first Bangladeshi to reach both five thousand and six thousand Test runs in prior years. Mominul Haque and Tamim Iqbal trail behind him on the country's all-time scoring charts for the format.
Towhid Hridoy also set a new high mark with an unbeaten innings during the same fixture, surpassing an old record previously held by Rahim.