Mustafizur began his international career in a twenty overs match 
against Pakistan on 24 April 2015, where he took the wickets of Shahid Afridi and Mohammad Hafeez, two veteran Pakistani batsmen.In June 2015, India toured Bangladesh for one Test and three One Day Internationals. Rahman was picked in the
 ODI squad. In his first match of the series, Rahman gave signs of his potential against the strong Indian batting line-up by taking a 
five-wicket haul off 9.2 overs in the first match.Bangladesh won the match and Rahman became the tenth bowler in the history of ODIs to take five wickets on debut. In the second ODI, Rahman took another six wickets. This helped him to earn the record of most wickets of any bowler after two ODIs, surpassing the record previously held by Zimbabwe's Brian Vitori.Mustafizur completed the last ODI with 2 wickets and made history by taking 13 wickets in a three-match ODI series.
 The following month, Rahman took 5 wickets in three ODIs to help Bangladesh win the series against South Africa by 2–1. He made his Test debut in the same series versus South Africa where he picked up 4 wickets.

Mustafizur Rahman

Shakib, Mushfiqur, Fizz in ICC's ODI team of 2021

ICC has announced the Men's ODI team of the year for 2021, which is led by Babar Azam.&nbsp;<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/mushfiqur-and-shakib-20_01_2022.jpg">For the first time three Bangladeshi players have been in an ICC team of the year XI - Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mustafizur Rahman.&nbsp;Bangladesh have the most number of players involved while the rest of the XI has two each from Ireland, South Africa, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.Paul Stirling, who hit three hundreds to start 2021, opens the batting with Janneman Malan, another opener who dominated the year. Pakistan skipper Babar is followed by his compatriot Fakhar Zaman at four.Rassie van der Dussen, Mushfiqur, Wanindu Hasaranga and Simi Singh make up the middle and lower order line-up. Mustafizur and Dushmantha Chameera are the only frontline fast bowlers.Mustafizur was named in the T20I team of the year, which was also led by Babar. The Fizz was previously in ICC's ODI team of 2015 and 2018. Mushfiqur has made his first entry while Shakib has been included in an ICC XI for the second time after being named in Test team of 2009.&nbsp; &nbsp;Once again, no player from India, New Zealand or West Indies has made the cut. Neither did anyone from Australia or world champions England. Australia, New Zealand and Afghanistan had only played three ODIs each in the previous year.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;ICC Men's ODI team of the year:Paul Stirling (Ireland)Janneman Malan (South Africa)Babar Azam (c) (Pakistan)Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan)Rassie van der Dussen (South Africa)Mushfiqur Rahim (wk) (Bangladesh)Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)&nbsp;Simi Singh (Ireland)Dushmantha Chameera (Sri Lanka)&nbsp;

Mustafizur, Marsh, Babar in ICC Men's T20I player of the year

ICC has revealed the Men's T20I team of 2021, comprising players from six countries including Bangladesh.&nbsp;<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/mustafizur-bd-2nd-t20i-v-pak-20_11_2021.jpeg">Mustafizur Rahman has made his way to be the only Bangladeshi picked in ICC Men's T20I team of the year. The left-armer claimed 28 wickets at an average of 17.39 in 20 T20I matches in 2021.Babar Azam, the Pakistan skipper, leads the team that has other two Pakistanis Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Rizwan scored 1326 runs in 29 matches including a hundred, becoming the only cricketer to score 1000 T20I runs in a calendar year.England's Jos Buttler opens the innings with Rizwan, who is chosen as keeper. Buttler was the only player to hit a century in the 2021 Men's T20 World Cup.&nbsp;Wanindu Hasaranga is the lone Sri Lankan while South Africa have three - Aiden Markram, David Miller and world No.1 bowler Tabraiz Shamsi.Two players from world champions Australia have been picked in the XI - Mitchell Marsh, who starred in the final against New Zealand with 77* to hand his side the first T20 crown, and Josh Hazlewood, who had a breakthrough year as a T20 bowler.&nbsp;No player from India, West Indies, New Zealand or Afghanistan got picked.&nbsp;&nbsp;ICC Men's T20I team of the year:Jos Buttler (England)Mohammad Rizwan (wk) (Pakistan)&nbsp;Babar Azam (c) (Pakistan)Aiden Markram (South Africa)Mitchell Marsh (Australia)&nbsp;David Miller (South Africa)Tabraiz Shamsi (South Africa)Josh Hazlewood (Australia)&nbsp;Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)&nbsp;Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan)&nbsp;

Independence Cup kicks off tomorrow; Shakib, Fizz to play

The Independence Cup 2021-22, a List A tournament, will kick off in Sylhet on January 9 with some national stars taking part.<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/shakib-batting-20_10_2021.jpg">Sylhet International Cricket Ground and its academy ground will host seven matches including the final on January 15, which is six days bepare the start of BPL T20.The teams participating are BCB South Zone, Walton Central Zone, BCB North Zone, and Islami Bank East Zone.Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will play for Central Zone alongside Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Mithun and Mosaddek Hossain. Seamer Mustafizur Rahman and all-rounder Mahedi Hasan will play for South Zone.Imrul Kayes, Rubel Hossain and Mohammad Ashraful have been signed by East Zone while North Zone have been formed by domestic performers.BCB South Zone: Myshukur Rahman, Anamul Haque, Mahedi Hasan, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Farhad Reza, Nasum Ahmed, Amite Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Pinak Ghosh, Zakir Hasan, Nahidul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Rishad HossainWalton Central Zone: Abdul Mazid, Mizanur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Mithun, Mosaddek Hossain, Taibur Rahman, Al-Amin, Jaker Ali Anik, Abu Hider Rony, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Mukidul Islam Mugdho, Hasan Murad, Nazmul Islam ApuBCB North Zone: Marshall Ayub, Naeem Islam, Sunzamul Islam, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, AKS Swadhin, Parvez Hossain Emon, Shafiqul Islam, Mohammad Sharifulah, Ariful Haque, Aminul Islam Biplob, Akbar Ali, Shafiul IslamIslami Bank East Zone: Imrul Kayes, Afif Hossain, Irfan Shukkur, Tanvir Islam, Rony Talukdar, Rubel Hossain, Nadif Chowdhury, Pritom Kumar, Nayeem Hasan, Sohrawordi Shuvo, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Mohammad Ashraful, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Alauddin BabuFixtures: 

January 9: South Zone vs North Zone, SICS Academy 
January 9: East Zone vs Central Sone, SICS 
January 11: South Zone vs East Done, SICS 
January 11: Central Zone vs North Zone, SICS Academy 
January 13: South Zone vs Central Zone, SICS 
January 13: East Zone vs North Zone, SICS Academy 
January 15: Final, SICS

Taskin, Chandimal sign for Sylhet Sunrisers

Sylhet Sunrisers have confirmed Taskin Ahmed as direct local signing alongside two overseas players for the 2022 Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/taskin-bowling-05_10_2021.jpg">Each team can sign one local player and three overseas players ahead of the draft, which is scheduled for December 27.&nbsp;Taskin, who was with another Sylhet franchise (Sixers) in BPL 2019, said he would like to get his team to the finals.&nbsp;"I'm going to play for Sylhet Sunrisers In Sha Allah.&nbsp;Do support me and my team so we can play well make it to the finals," Taskin said in a video message.The right-arm pacer was slotted in category B (salary: 35 lakh BDT) among the locals.The overseas signings include Sri Lankan batter Dinesh Chandimal, who carries the weight of playing 64 Tests, 150 ODIs and 61 T20Is, and UAE's left-arm medium pacer Shiraz Ahmed.Shiraz has so far played five recognised T20 matches - all of which came while playing for Kandy Warriors in the Lanka Premier League 2021. He made a mark to everyone by performing for Delhi Bulls alongside Dwayne Bravo and Eoin Morgan in the Abu Dhabi T10 League, which was held after the T20 World Cup.Among the other BPL news, Mustafizur Rahman (category A) - not Tamim Iqbal - will play for Cumilla Victorians. Chattogram Challengers have signed local player Nasum Ahmed, West Indies' Kennar Lewis and England's Benny Howell.&nbsp;

Bangladesh sweat on Mustafizur's fitness

Bangladesh team management to take a final decision on Mustafizur Rahman's availability for the dead rubber third T20I against Pakistan after the left-arm pacer&nbsp;did his side during the second game.<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/mustafizur-bd-2nd-t20i-v-pak-20_11_2021.jpeg">Mustafizur Rahman bowled no more than 2.1 overs on Saturday. Photo: bdcrictime.com&nbsp;&nbsp;Mustafizur felt pain in his side after he bowled the first over of his third over when Pakistan were dominating the hosts at Mirpur. He was taken off subsequently with another left-arm bowler Shoriful Islam completing the over.&nbsp;The Bangladesh medical team updated that the 26-year-old will be reassessed ahead of the third T20I scheduled for Monday.Mustafizur had given away 12 runs in his 2.1 overs and taken the crucial wicket of Pakistan skipper Babar Azam early in the innings.&nbsp; &nbsp;Bangladesh succumbed their first home T20I series defeat&nbsp;as Pakistan eased past target of 109&nbsp;with 11 balls to go.Shoriful did not bowl any further despite conceding 10 runs in 1.5 overs. Leg-spinner Aminul Islam Biplob and part-time off-spinners Najmul Hossain Shanto, Afif Hossain and Saif Hassan rolled their arms to wait for the game to end.Mustafizur was involved with a rare incident of a fan invading the pitch to bow down on his feet. The individual was taken away and arrested for breaking into the playing area.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Sri Lanka concerned about Shakib and Fizz

Sri Lanka will start their Super Twelve mission in ICC World Twenty/20 playing against Bangladesh. Lankans are in weary of two Tigers- Shakib and Mustafiz ahead of the crucial game.&nbsp;<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/shakib-wc-23_10_2021.jpg">Sri Lanka concerned about Shakib and FizzThe match will be played at 4 PM Bangladesh time in Sharjah Cricket Stadium, where spinners get an extra advantage with the ball. Bangladesh has two cricketers who played Indian Premier League- IPL here recently.Mustafizur Rahman and Shakib Al Hasan represented Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders successfully with their bowling during the tournament. And Sri Lanka is keeping that well in their mind ahead of their game. "Spinners will be more effective than fast bowlers during the game. This venue was used for the IPL matches. We have set good strategies for the game." -Dasun ShanakaIt is why the 2014 Champions will keep special eye on the duo. Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka confirmed this while answering a question by Bdcrictime correspondent.<blockquote>"Specially Mustafiz and Shakib are in our special plan. So are the spinners. But we have discussed a decent game plan regarding them," added the captain.</blockquote>Dasun Shanaka also mentioned the name of Bangladesh Cricket Team captain Mahmudullah Riyad as another danger man. He expects both the side will their ICC Twenty/20 Super Twelve campaign with an exciting game of cricket.

Bangladesh not concerned about Mustafizur and Mushfiqur's form

Mushfiqur Rahim and Mustafizur
Rahman, two of the best players of the Bangladesh team, are not in a good rhythm
in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2021. However, the team aren’t worried about
the form of these two stars.
<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/musta-22_10_2021.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 421px; height: 306px;">The ‘cutter master’ Mustafizur
has been in great form recently in Bangladesh’s last two series against
Australia and New Zealand, even he has performed very well in the recently
concluded Indian Premier League (IPL).
But in the match against Papua
New Guinea yesterday, where everyone else bowled in a controlled manner,
Mustafizur conceded 34 runs in 4 overs with no wickets. Earlier, he did not have the best rhythm in
the match against Scotland. Despite taking 4 wickets against Oman, in the first
over, he gave five wides. 
On the other hand, Mushfiqur's are
not in good form with the bat for some time. As a result, the team management is
also experimenting with him in the batting order. However, in front of the media,
captain Mahmudullah Riyad claims that there is no concern about Mustafizur or
Mushfiqur.
<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/mushi-22_10_2021.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 370px; height: 383px;">"We are not worried about
anyone. Not with Mushfiqur, not with Mustafizur. They are great players. We are
not losing faith because we have not performed in a few matches. Those who are
outside may lose faith. But we are with them,” Riyad said. 
Meanwhile, questions are also being
raised about the expected rhythm of the bowlers of the team. The bowling was
not satisfactory at the end against Scotland and at the beginning against Oman.
PNG also scored 98 runs despite falling to 24 runs for 6 wickets.
However, Riyad said, they have no
worries about the bowling unit. "No, there's no reason to worry," he
added.

Oman captain praises Shakib and Fizz

Mustafiz, Shakib and Mahedi earned Bangladesh Cricket Team&nbsp;a hard fought win against Oman. It was the host who were in the driving seat during a certain time of the game. But their captain Zeeshan Maqsood named Mustafiz and Shakib responsible for the defeat of Oman.<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/246271872_245093577637540_3933571627831623281_n-19_10_2021.jpg">Oman captain praises Shakib and FizzIn reply to the target of Bangladesh Cricket Team, the hosts lose two early wickets before their power play ended. Jatinder Singh and Zeeshan Maqsood then took the responsibility to hold the innings.&nbsp;Their counter attack put the Tigers skipper Mahmudullah Riyad under pressure. It was the spin duo Mahedi and Shakib Al Hasan who rescued Bangladesh. Young Mahedi dismissed the Omani captain Zeeshan.The man with golden arm Shakib soon got rid of other set batsman Jatinder. Oman were not able to turn&nbsp;around after losing these two wickets. Beside Mahedi, Shakib and Mustafiz also played the major role behind the success.It is why the Oman Cricket Team captain mentioned their names as the difference between both sides during their second game in ICC World Twenty/20.&nbsp;<blockquote>"I will give&nbsp;Credit to their bowlers. Shakib got three wickets, Mustafiz bowled exceptionally well. They are a test playing nation and have got huge talent in their team. I think we also fought very well. If you talk about individual performance I am very glad."</blockquote>Zeeshan believes they are in the race for run chase for fifteen overs. Oman required 54 runs in their last five overs. That is why thinks Bangladesh Cricket Team were in pressure till than.&nbsp;<blockquote>He said, "They were in huge pressure till the 15th over. They were very well aware if we can manage two overs of 15/20 runs the game will be in our pocket."</blockquote>

Bangladesh hold nerve to snatch all-important win against Oman

Bangladesh have registered an
all-important win against the hosts Oman on Tuesday (October 19) to keep their
hope alive in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2021 in Oman. They won by 26 runs.
<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/shakib-sohan-19_10_2021.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Bangladesh started off slowly
after batting first. They also lost Liton Das (6 off 7 balls) and Mahedi Hasan
(0 off 4 balls), who was promoted to No. 3, early. Then, Naim Sheikh and Shakib Al
Hasan put on an 80-run match-winning partnership for the Tigers on the third
wicket.
Though Shakib was run-out scoring
42 off 29 balls, Naim picked up the third half-century of his career. However,
Bangladesh lost their way at the death overs as they scored 41 runs in the last 6
overs losing 6 wickets. Except Mahmudullah Riyad (17 off 10 balls), no one
scored any double-digit innings. In the end, Bangladesh were all-out for 153
runs in 20 overs. Naim scored 64 runs off 50 balls with 3 fours and 4 sixes.
Oman lost their inform opener-
Aqib Ilyas early chasing the 154-run target. Another inform pacer Mustafizur
Rahman was the bowler. But with the misfielding and catch dropped from the
Bangladeshis, the hosts took the momentum as Jatinder Singh and Kashyap Prajapati
made a good 34-run partnership on third wicket. This time again Mustafizur did
the work for the Bagladesh.
However, Jatinder, who was
dropped on 10 by Mahmudullah, played shots all over the square and kept the
required run-rate in hand with captain Zeeshan Maqsood. And Oman were dreaming
of another win in this year's T20 World Cup.
But Mahedi Hasan came in 12th
over which gave Bangladesh the wicket of captain Maqsood and in the very next
over when Shakib took the wicket of dangerous Jatinder, Bangladesh's hope for
win increased much.
The Tigers kept up that momentum
and sent Oman back foot picking wicket one after another which saw Oman
restricted for 127 runs losing 9 wickets in 20 overs and Bangladesh took a
tournament saving win. Jatinder was the highest run-scorer for Oman with 40
runs from 33 balls.
Mustafizur was marvellous again with
4 wickets while Shakib took 3 wickets for Bangladesh.
Scorecard:
Bangladesh 153/10 in 20 overs
(Naim 64, Shakib 42; Bilal 3/18, Faiyyaz 3/30)
Oman 127/9 in 20 overs (Jatinder
40, Prajapati 21; Mustafizur 4/36, Shakib 3/28)
Bangladesh won by 26 runs
Man of the Match: Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh restrict Scotland to 140 on a good batting pitch

Scotland have posted a good total
of 140 runs against Bangladesh in the second match of the ICC T20 World Cup 21 in
Oman.&nbsp;
<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/bangladesh-17_10_2021.jpg">Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah
Riyad sent Scotland to bat after winning the toss. The bowlers proved Riyad
right from the beginning as they were bowling very well. Mohammad Saifuddin
struck early as he bowled Scotland captain Kyle Coetzer with a nice yorker in
the 3rd over of the match.
Then George Munsey and Matthew
Cross saw off the powerplay steadily but in the 8th over, spinner
Mahedi Hasan took two wickets to take the momentum to their side. All the
batsmen in the middle struggled against Mahedi and Shakib Al Hasan as Scotland
were at 53/6 at one stage. Mahedi and Shakib shared all five wickets after the
first one.
Chris Greaves and Mark Watt put
on a 51-run partnership in the 7th wicket to tackle the situation and
give Scotland a good total to fight. Pacer Taskin Ahmed sent Watt to the pavilion
in the 18th over but on another side, Greaves batted till the last over and
helped Scotland to gather a total of 140 runs losing 9 wickets. Greaves was the
highest run-scorer for Scotland with 45 runs off 28 balls hitting 4 fours and 2
sixes. Munsey and Watt scored 29 and 22 runs respectively.
Mahedi took 3 wickets for
Bangladesh while Shakib and Mustafizur both took 2 wickets each. Scorecard:

Scotland 140/9 in 20 overs
(Greaves 45, Munsey 29; Mahedi 3/19, Shakib 2/17)

Namibia's Frylinck surpasses Mustafizur to set new record in T20I cricket

Namibia all-rounder Jan Frylinck
has made a new milestone breaking Bangladesh star pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s
record. He now holds the record of best bowling figure by a left-arm pacer in
international T20 cricket.
<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/jan-frylinck-06_10_2021.jpg">Mustafizur showed great bowling
performance on Indian soil in the 2016 T20 World Cup. The left-arm pacer took
five wickets for 22 runs against New Zealand. For so long, Mustafizur's bowling
figure has been the best bowling figure by any left-arm pacer in the T20I
cricket.
After about five and a half
years, Namibia's 27-year-old left-arm pacer Frylinck set the new record. He set
the new record in the 18th T20I match of his career against the United Arab
Emirates in Dubai on Tuesday (October 5th). Frylinck took 6 wickets for 24 runs
in 4 overs.
Namibia also won this match in the
practice match for the T20 World Cup. They beat UAE by 17 runs.
Moreover, Frylink was the fifth
bowler only to take six wickets in the international T20 cricket. Earlier, Sri
Lanka's Ajantha Mendis, Australia's Ashton Agar, India's Yuzvendra Chahal and
Deepak Chahar have reached this milestone.
Frylinck was born in South Africa
and played for the South African U-19 team. But he didn’t get a chance at the
national level in the country’s cricket and moved to Namibia. Frylinck made his
international cricket debut in 2019 at the age of 25 with an ODI match for Namibia.

Mustafizur can play for another 5 to 10 years: Athar

Popular Bangladeshi commentator
and former cricketer Athar Ali Khan thinks that Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur
Rahman will be able to play another 10 years if he manages the stress and plays
with proper rest. And so he advised Mustafizur to be physically fit.
<img src="https://api.bdcrictime.com/musta-vs-zim-2021-05_10_2021.jpg">Mustafizur is in great form in
the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Athar has been overwhelmed to see Mustafizur’s
good form in bowling. 
<blockquote>“Big salute to Mustafizur. Such
bowlers are rare now. He is a master of cutters. That is why he is playing
regularly in IPL, Alhamdulillah is also doing well. He’s looking fit, fresh and
lively. That's what I want,” </blockquote>Athar told to BDCricTime.
However, he is in favor of
Mustafizur's rest to keep the rhythm. “Physical fitness is very important. The
pacers work harder than others. The body needs rest. If he maintains his
fitness, he can play for another 5 to 10 years,” Athar added.
Despite playing regularly in
limited-overs, the left-arm pacer is currently out of the Test squad to cope
with the turmoil. Athar also supports this decision of ‘The Fizz’. “Workload
has to be handled. It is better not to play every match or to take a break after
one big tournament. Then we will get service from him for a long time,” Athar
further said.

Nationality	Bangladesh
Role	Bowlers
Born	6th Sep, 1995
Age	26 years, 4 months, 14 days
Batting Style	Left hand Bat
Bowling Style	Left Arm Fast Medium

Matches	14
Innings	20
Not Out	7
Runs	59
High Score	16
Average	4.53
Strike Rate	39.59
100s	0
50s	0
6s	4
4s	3

Matches	68
Innings	31
Not Out	20
Runs	79
High Score	18
Average	7.18
Strike Rate	55.63
100s	0
50s	0
6s	0
4s	9

Matches	61
Innings	21
Not Out	6
Runs	53
High Score	15
Average	3.53
Strike Rate	66.25
100s	0
50s	0
6s	3
4s	3

Matches	169
Innings	54
Not Out	30
Runs	135
High Score	21
Average	5.62
Strike Rate	72.58
100s	0
50s	0
6s	9
4s	7

Matches	14
Innings	23
overs	335.3
Runs	1102
wickets	30
bestinning	4/37
bestmatch	5/66
Average	36.73
econ	3.28
Strike Rate	67.1
4W	2
5W	0
10W	0

Mustafizur Rahman

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