Mushfiqur Rahim dominated on the third day of the Sylhet Test match.Image Credit source: BCB
In the ongoing Test series between Bangladesh and Pakistan, as much drama is taking place as there is a powerful competition. Even in the first test match, there was some conflict between the players of both the teams and this story continued in the second test also. Especially on the third day of the match, Bangladesh’s legendary batsman Mushfiqur Rahim was in the news, who scored a brilliant century in the second innings but during this he also kicked his own helmet in anger.
On Monday, May 18, the third day of this test match being played in Sylhet, Bangladesh strengthened its hold. The main reason for this was experienced batsman Mushfiqur Rahim, who scored his 14th century in Test cricket. 39 year old Mushfiqur, who missed coming close to a century in the first Test match, this time breathed his last just after touching the 100 mark. But before and after scoring the century, Mushfiqur remained in the news for other reasons.
Built on class and consistency motivMushfiqur Rahim among the finest in Tests. Celebrate in style pic.twitter.com/DN6067jYjc
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) May 18, 2026
First of all, Mushfiqur had a long argument with Pakistani captain Shan Masood. This happened when the Bangladeshi batsman was close to his century and was playing on 89 runs. During this time there was an argument between Masood and Rahim on some issue. This argument continued for a long time and the umpire stopped them once. But Masood, already troubled by Rahim’s batting, still did not keep quiet and kept going to him again and again and saying something.
Bangladesh Back To Their Favorite Habit Of Displaying Zero Sportsmanship. Mushfiqur Rahim And Taijul Islam Were Deliberately Wasting Time. Shan Masood Who Is Very Calm Was Also Getting Angrypic.twitter.com/V5oJREgF3R
— Aryan Goel 2.0 (@AryanGoelNew) May 18, 2026
It is not clear what was the reason for this debate, but Mushfiqur Rahim remained in the news even after this. After completing the century, he took the team close to 400 runs. But then he was out as the last batsman on the score of 137 runs. While everyone was cheering for him while returning to the pavilion, as soon as he crossed the boundary, Mushfiqur took off his helmet and kicked it hard. This sight shocked everyone. The reason why he did this is also not clear, but ICC action is certain to be taken against him for this action.
