In the second ODI against Ireland on Monday (March 20, 2023), Mushfiqur Rahim set a record-breaking milestone for himself while helping Bangladesh earn their record total run in ODI. Mushfiq scored a hundred from 60 balls, making him the owner of the fastest century ODI by a Bangladeshi batter. Mushfiq Broke Shakib's 63-Ball Fastest Century Record After having a great performance in the first ODI, Mushfiq continued this in the second match too. Mushfiqur achieved the remarkable feat of 7000 runs in ODI in the second game of the three-match ODI series against Ireland. He took the 9th century of his ODI career from 60 balls with one run in the last ball of Bangladesh's innings. Earlier in this edition, Mushfiqur's last century was against Sri Lanka in Mirpur in May 2021. Mushfiqur started the second ODI with 6945 runs in 228 innings in 243 matches. He just needed 55 runs to reach the 7000 runs milestone. While he was on 52 off 34 balls, Mushfiqur hit 7,000 runs after hitting Curtis Kampfer on his knees for a four over mid-off. With that four, he met this milestone in the 229th inning in 244 matches. Read More: Bangladesh Make Two Changes to Squad for Third ODI Against Ireland On his way to a half-century from 33 balls, Mushfiqur scored 32 runs on the boundary, and he hit 5 fours and 2 sixes. However, Mushfiqur had previously scored fifty from 32 balls against Pakistan in the 2014 Asia Cup, which was the highest strike rate in his ODI career.

Arguably the most successful Bangladeshi cricketer, Shakib Al Hasan’s tendency to be controversy's favorite child has once again emerged as his company, Monarch Holdings Ltd., has been charged with share price manipulation. Here are some of the major controversies that have haunted the ace all-rounder. Major controversies involving Shakib Al Hasan Involvement of Shakib’s company in share manipulation (2022) Shakib Al Hasan has recently been involved in an off-field scandal because of the manipulation of stock prices by his company, Monarch Holdings Ltd. The firm was involved in pricing manipulation, according to a DSE probe. Managing director of the business, Kazi Sadia Hasan, was also shown to have engaged in individual stock manipulation. However, the BSEC investigative report did not specifically identify Shakib Al Hasan as a manipulator. Sponsorship deal with Betwinner News (2022)   BCB had considered appointing Shakib Al Hasan as the new captain of the Bangladesh T20 side for the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup 2022 after the Zimbabwe series. But Shakib’s involvement with a betting site, Betwinner News, stirred controversy over whether he is eligible to even play for the national side. Also read: Shakib’s company involved in share manipulation, DSE investigation finds Just weeks before Asia Cup cricket, Shakib Al Hasan’s deal with betting company Betwinner News once again made headlines. The star all-rounder eventually rescinded his contract with the company, effectively ending all speculation about his participation in the Asia Cup.  Entering country’s gold market without necessary approval (2022)   Shakib Al Hasan sparked another off-field controversy in May 2022 when he entered the country’s gold market. Shakib Al Hasan’s Reliable Commodity Exchange Company and Buraq Commodities Exchange Company received a letter from Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), requesting an explanation over their entry into the gold market without required permission.  Multiple sources claim that Bangladesh Bank did provide Buraq Commodities Exchange Company permission to legitimately import and trade gold bars and associated products. However, they failed to obtain BSEC approval in this respect. Also read: Shakib cancels contract with Betwinner News after BCB warning Skipping Bangladesh’s tour of Sri Lanka for IPL participation (2021) Bangladesh and Sri Lanka were due to play a two-match test series as part of the ICC Test Championship in the months of April and May of 2021. Shakib Al Hasan was hesitant to visit Sri Lanka, preferring to concentrate on competing in the lucrative Indian Premier League. He finally decided to skip national service and play in the IPL 2021. One-year suspension by ICC (2019) Perhaps the biggest controversy involving Shakib Al Hasan was when International Cricket Council (ICC) banned him from all cricket for two years – with one year of that suspended – for concealing multiple corrupt approaches by an Indian bookmaker. Shakib was found guilty and, subsequently, he accepted the ban by cricket’s highest governing body in October 2019. Asking Bangladesh players to walk out of the field during a Nidahas Trophy match against Sri Lanka (2018)   The final group stage match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka was a do-or-die quest for the Nidahas Trophy final. Both sides were all in for the contest, and it got even hotter in the final over. Bangladesh players protested the umpire’s decision to not call wide of two over-shoulder-height balls. Shakib asked Mahmudullah Riyad and Rubel Hossain to leave the field. The situation eventually got under control and Bangladesh went on to win the match by 2 wickets with 1 ball remaining. Shakib received harsh criticism for his actions from the Sri Lankan media. Read Shakib cancels contract with Betwinner News after BCB warning Indecent gesture towards fans during a World Cup match (2011) Bangladesh were thought to be one of the favourites to reach the quarter-finals of Group B in the 2011 ICC World Cup. The West Indian side were their main rivals for the fourth-place finish in the point standings. However, their performance against the Caribbean side was dismantled, bowled out for only 58 runs after batting first at Sher-e-Bangla stadium. The West Indies chased down the target in 12.2 overs for the loss of one wicket. Seeing this horrible performance by the Bangladesh team, the spectators from the stands booed the players. Shakib didn’t take it well and responded by showing his middle finger towards the galleries. Way forward Shakib has been responsible for many memorable victories for Bangladesh. However, a smart cricketer on the pitch, Shakib, has often made headlines for the wrong reasons, which has damaged his reputation globally. Like always, the talented all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will probably succeed in getting through the latest controversy. But this does not bode well for his cricketing legacy. Read Shakib serves legal notice to Banglalink, Jamuna Bank ; demands Tk 5.8 crore fine

Wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has added a feather in his cap by becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to reach 5,000 runs in Tests. Pushing Asitha Fernando to fine leg for two, Mushfiqur reached the milestone during the 123rd over of Bangladesh’s first innings in the Chattogram Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. Ahead of this Test, both Mushfiqur and Tamim were on the verge of reaching this milestone. Tamim hit 133 before leaving the field with a cramped right hand. He needed to score 19 more runs to complete 5,000 runs in Tests.  Also read:Mushfiqur, Liton grind Sri Lanka after Tamim’s ton To score 5,000 runs, Mushfqiur needed 81 matches and 149 innings. Along the way, the batter scored seven hundred and 26 fifties in the longer format of the international cricket.  While Mushfiqur is now the top scorer for Bangladesh in Tests, Tamim is right behind him. Shakib Al Hasan and Mominul Haque are after them with 4,029 and 3,516 runs in 60 and 52 matches, respectively.  Also read:Nayeem shines with 6 wickets to deprive Mathews of double ton Mushfiqur got his Test cap in 2005 against England at the Lord’s. Since then, he has been an integral part of the Bangladesh team in every format of the game.

Bangladeshi cricketer Sabbir Rahman has been accused of racism by another cricketer Elias Sunny, an allegation he has denied. Both Sabbir and Elias had previously played for Bangladesh.  Elias is playing for Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club in the ongoing Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier League, while Sabbir is representing Legends of Rupganj in the competition. Also read: Sabbir urges fans to stay home Elias alleged that Sabbir sledged him with “inappropriate” words during a match between these two teams last Sunday.  “He sledged me using some inappropriate words. I asked him if he knows the meaning of those words. Sabbir sledged me again, and we have some heated exchanges then. But it was done, and I have no problem with that,” Elias told the media after his club submitted an official complaint against Sabbir to the BCB. “The problem is Sabbir misbehaved with me again today (Wednesday) during our game against Old DOHS. Sabbir came to the field this afternoon as his team was scheduled to play another game at the venue beside ours. While passing by our venue, he called me using the word *** (a racist word). So I reported it to the umpires and my club,” Elias added. Also read: Bangabandhu T20 Cup: Sabbir eyes return to national team reckoning The secretary of Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, Fayezur Rahman, submitted an official complaint to the BCB against Sabbir. BCB is yet to respond to the letter. While asked, Sabbir denied the allegation, but at the same time, he said Elias also misbehaved with him, and he will also inform his club now.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the right-arm off-spinner and all-rounder, has become the fastest Bangladeshi bowler to take 100 Test wickets.

Bangladesh superstar Shakib Al Hasan completed his 5,000 runs in the ongoing Bangabandhu T20 Cup. The allrounder is representing Gemcon Khulna in the event started from November 24.

Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is scheduled to fly to USA in the early hours of Friday to join his family.

Right-arm speedster Taskin Ahmed has said he has been working hard to improve his inner bowler so that he can perform to meet the high expectation. The pacer is currently busy training with the national squad for the skill training camp.

Bangladeshi celebrated all rounder Shakib Al Hasan is going to be a father for the 2nd time after his daughter Alayna Hasan.