Mushfiqur Rahim wins hearts, donates his POTM money to flood victims in Bangladesh

Veteran Bangladesh cricketer and former skipper Mushfiqur Rahim won hearts with a wonderful gesture after the conclusion of the first Test of the two-match series against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. Mushfiqur Rahim donated the Player of the Match prize money to the flood-affected people in Bangladesh.

The Bangladesh national cricket team registered their first-ever Test victory over the Pakistan national cricket team at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday, August 26. They chased down a modest 30-run target in the final innings. The visiting team took a 1-0 lead in the ongoing two-match Test series.

Pakistan started the fifth day's play with an overnight score of 23/1 during the series opener. The home team suffered a humiliating collapse against Bangladesh bowlers on the final day of the first Test match. They were bowled out for just 146 runs in their second innings and took a lead of only 29 runs.

This Is One Of My Finest Knocks So Far - Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim, who scored a notable century in the first innings, was named Player of the Match. He described the knock as one of the best in his Test career. Rahim expressed gratitude towards the coaching staff and management for their support in preparation for the series.

"This is one of my finest (knocks) so far, because we haven't done that well overseas. All the players prepared well in Pakistan and back home as well. Before the Test series, there was a two and a half months gap.

All the players and management were there, the other white-ball players were playing in the World Cup. I'm thankful to the coaching staff and management. When I meet all these guys, it's a luxury for him (Shanto) and I try to give my best," Rahim said.

The 37-year-old cricketer said that he wanted to donate his Player of the Match prize money to help people affected by recent floods in Bangladesh. He said that playing well for his country motivates him and added it was important to support those in need during the crisis.

"Doing well for my country inspires me. I want to make an announcement, want to donate my prize money as there's been flood back in Bangladesh," Rahim added.

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Mushfiqur Rahim demonstrated exceptional skill and resilience against a strong Pakistani pace attack during the first innings. He scored 191 runs off 341 balls, including 22 boundaries and a six. The middle-order batter helped the team reach a mammoth total of 565 from a challenging position of 147/3.

Earlier in the first innings, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan scored an unbeaten 171 from 239 balls. Vice-captain Saud Shakeel amassed 141 runs off 261 deliveries, while Saim Ayub added a half-century. Babar Azam was dismissed for a two-ball duck off Shoriful Islam's bowling on the first day.

The second and final Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium starting on Friday, August 30. The home team hopes to win the game and level the series, while the visitors want to secure the series with a victory in the upcoming match.

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