Watch: Mushfiqur Rahim’s ‘Tiger Celebration’ after smashing double century against ZIM

Published on: Feb 25, 2020 12:27 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 25, 2020 12:34 pm IST

The talented wicket-keeper from Bangladesh may not be popular for his on-field tactics like naagin dance or some salty social media posts, but he is one gem of a talent that Bangladesh cricket would never forget in their cricketing history.

The former Bangladesh captain may be short but he has a very sound technique when it comes to his batting ability. He is one of the best wicket-keepers going around in the world across formats.

Tiger celebration is the new naagin dance

The naagin dance is the one celebration which no cricket fan would forget and in-particular, Indian fans. When the Bangladeshis brought out the naagin celebration against the Indians, it almost looked like a disrespectful behavior on the field and also received lots of criticism and trolls from fans around the world .

The tiger celebration is the new trend that seems to stay here for quite long. when Mushfiqur Rahim recorded his 3rd double century in test match cricket against Zimbabwe, he brought the Tiger celebration on the field.

Here’s the unique celebration by Mushfiqur Rahim after completing his double century

Champion player across formats

The pocket-dynamite has been nothing short of a generational talent in the Bangladesh cricket. He has some impeccable records across formats and is surely one of the underrated players going around.

Since 2013 in 40 tests
Runs – 2826 , Average 43.47
100s – 6 , 50s – 12

Since 2013 in 103 ODIs
Runs 3849 , Average – 46.37
SR – 88
100s – 6 , 50s – 26

In T20s
1014 runs from 58 matches
Average – 22 , SR -124
50s – 5

Most 200s batting 5 or below in tests
Michael Clarke – 4
Mushfiqur Rahim – 3

These records are enough sample size to declare him as one of the best wicket-keeper batsman in the world at present.

Bangladesh in complete command over Zimbabwe

The Bangladeshis are well on track to complete an innings Victory over the Zimbabweans in Dhaka in the one-off test series. After bundling out the visitors for 265, Bangladesh piled up 560 runs in their 1st dig thereby taking a lead of 295 runs. The skipper Mominul Haque complied a well made 132 before Mushfiqur Rahim completing his double century.

Zimbabwe are struggling in their 2nd innings and are staring at the innings defeat big time.

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