DHAKA: Bangladesh wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim on Sunday introduced his retirement from T20Is to concentrate on the longer codecs.
The 35-year-old former Bangladesh captain, nevertheless, intends to proceed enjoying franchise cricket “when the opportunity arrives”.
“I would like to announce my retirement from T20 INTERNATIONALS and focus on Test and ODI formats of the game,” Mushfiqur wrote on his Twitter.
“I will be available to play franchise leagues when the opportunity arrives. Looking forward to proudly represent my nation in the two formats,” he added.
The 35-year-old former Bangladesh captain, nevertheless, intends to proceed enjoying franchise cricket “when the opportunity arrives”.
“I would like to announce my retirement from T20 INTERNATIONALS and focus on Test and ODI formats of the game,” Mushfiqur wrote on his Twitter.
“I will be available to play franchise leagues when the opportunity arrives. Looking forward to proudly represent my nation in the two formats,” he added.
I wish to announce my retirement from T20 INTERNATIONALS and concentrate on Test and ODI codecs of the sport. I wil… https://t.co/6AvRjzur8x
— Mushfiqur Rahim (@mushfiqur15) 1662272162000
The announcement comes a number of days after Bangladesh have been knocked out of the Asia Cup after failing to win a single match within the event.
Mushfiqur has been going by means of a tough patch within the shortest format with solely three double digit scores within the final 10 T20Is.
In the Asia Cup, he may handle solely 5 runs in two matches.
The proper hander has represented Bangladesh in 102 T20Is, scoring 1500 runs at a strike fee of 115.03.
