Mushfiqur Rahim crosses 7000 Test runs, a first for Bangladesh

The Milestone: Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladesh batter to reach 7,000 runs in Test cricket, achieving the landmark during the final day of the second Test against the West Indies in Sylhet.

Mushfiqur started his career as a lower-middle-order batter and wicketkeeper, and needed 20 Tests to reach his first 1000 Test runs. As his role in the Bangladesh team grew, especially when he became the captain in 2011, so too did his run spree.

How It Happened: He reached the landmark by taking a single off Roston Chase to move to 9 runs shortly after lunch. He didn't immediately realize he hit the milestone until his teammates stood up in the dressing room to applaud him.

Scoring Pace: Mushfiqur required just 25 innings to transition from 6,000 to 7,000 Test runs, showing an accelerated scoring rate later in his career. He was also the first from his country to cross 5,000 and 6,000 Test runs in 2022 and 2024 respectively.

Other Records: Currently in his 107th Test, he is Bangladesh's most-capped Test cricketer and holds the national record for the most Test centuries (14). Mominul Haque (5,293 runs) and the retired Tamim Iqbal sit behind him on the all-time run-getter list.