Litton Das Back? 3 Potential Replacements For Mushfiqur Rahim In Bangladesh's ODI Squad

Rahim retired from ODIs on Wednesday [Source: @AqdasRehman, @mufaddal_vohra/X]

On Wednesday, Bangladesh's legendary wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim stunned the cricketing world, announcing his retirement from ODI cricket. Rahim played 274 ODI matches in his illustrious career, scoring 7795 runs, including nine centuries and 49 half-centuries, at an average of 36.42 and a strike rate of 79.70. 

Rahim established himself as the backbone of Bangladesh's batting unit, leading them to numerous memorable wins through his impactful performances. But, now, as he has retired, Bangladesh might consider replacing him with one of the three players mentioned below. 

3. Nurul Hasan

(Nurual Hasan's numbers in 50-over cricket)

• Right-handed batter Nurul Hasan is known as an excellent accelerator in the middle overs. He is also a fine gloveman and has been impressive as a wicketkeeper behind the stumps. 
• As evidenced by the above stats, Nurul has been a remarkable performer with the bat in Bangladesh's domestic circuit. He has also featured in 7 ODIs, scoring 165 runs at a magnificent average of 82.50 and a strike rate of 94.82. 
• So, as Mushfiqur Rahim has announced his retirement, Bangladesh might decide to bring Nurul back into their ODI setup. 

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2. Zakir Hasan

(Zakir Hasan's numbers in 50-over cricket)

• Zakir Hasan is a promising batter who can ensure versatility and depth in the Tigers' batting lineup. Although he was dropped for his inconsistency, Zakir has showcased his mettle in domestic cricket over the years. 
• So, in case the Bangladesh think tank decides to replace Rahim with an elegant batter, Zakir can fulfil their quest and enter the ODI squad. He has the age on his side and could be a game-changer for the Tigers. 

1. Litton Das

(Records of Litton Das in 50-over cricket)

• After his prolonged rough patch, stylish batter Litton Das was axed from Bangladesh's ODI team. However, he has been a mainstay in the Tigers' white-ball setup over the years. 
• In his absence, Bangladesh had a horrendous Champions Trophy campaign, suffering a humiliating group-stage exit from the competition. Therefore, it won't be surprising if Bangladesh recall Litton and ask him to guide the team in Rahim's absence. 

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