3) Mushiqur Rahim (Bangladesh) 36 years
The prestige of Bangladesh, Mushfiqur Rahim, stands as a sheer example of unwavering dedication & determination. A household name in Bangladeshi cricket, Rahim boasts an impressive record of 25 Asia Cup fixtures amassing 886 runs with three fifties & two hundred in his kitty. He also enjoys a stellar record of 251 ODIs, amassing 7257 runs at an average of 37.21, embellished with nine centuries. Notably, Rahim has also graced the Test and T20I formats, forming a vital part of Bangladesh’s cricketing journey. What makes Mushfiqur’s presence in Asia Cup 2023 all the more remarkable is that he, along with Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan, made his international debut back in 2007, enduring through the years as an epitome of consistency.
As Rahim enters the competition at the age of 36, his hunger for a multi-nation tournament title remains unquenched. The Asia Cup 2023 presents a golden opportunity for him to etch his name in the annals of cricketing history, a dream he fervently aspires to realize.
