Bangladesh keeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has pledged to donate his prize money from winning the Player of the Match award against Pakistan in the first Test in Rawalpindi to those affected by floods back home. The veteran cricketer feels the innings of 191 is one of his finest, given it has come in overseas conditions where Bangladesh have struggled. The 37-year-old started day 4 on 55 and ground down Pakistan's bowlers to lift Bangladesh ahead of the hosts' total of 448.
The 196-run stand between Rahim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz eventually propelled the tourists to 565, thereby giving them a 117-run lead. A post shared by Pakistan Cricket (@therealpcb) Speaking at the post-match presentation, Rahim, who cracked 191 off 341 deliveries, Rahim credited their preparation over the last two months and thanked the coaching staff for the same. The veteran elaborated: "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. 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." Pakistan suffer their first te.