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DHAKA: Bangladesh stalwart Mushfiqur Rahim is set to etch his name into the history books as he approaches a remarkable milestone— becoming the first player from his nation to play 100 Test matches.
Mushfiqur is expected to reach the landmark in the second Test against Ireland, scheduled to begin on November 19 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. The first Test of the two-match series will be held in Sylhet from November 11.
This comes after Cricket Ireland agreed to play two Tests. Earlier, Ireland had preferred to play a One-Day International (ODI) series instead of a second Test.
Currently on 98 Tests, Mushfiqur Rahim made his debut as an 18-year-old in 2005 at Lord’s – the home of cricket.
The wicket-keeper batter holds several records for Bangladesh, including the most runs in Tests (6328) and the highest individual score (219) against Zimbabwe.
Overall, the batter has represented Bangladesh in 98 Tests, 274 ODIs, and 102 T20Is.
The Ireland series will also mark the start of an action-packed home season for the Tigers.
Following the conclusion of the Ireland tour, the West Indies will tour Bangladesh for six-white ball matches in October. The series will begin with ODIs on October 18, 20, and 23 and conclude with a T20I series on October 27, 30, and November 1.
Bangladesh’s 2025–26 home season will also feature a full series against Pakistan, comprising two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is in March–April.
Later on, New Zealand will also tour Bangladesh as per the Future Tour Programme (FTP).
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