Mushfiqur Rahim donates prize money to flood-affected people in Bangladesh

Former Bangladesh Captain and star batter Mushfiqur Rahim has donated all his prize money from the first Test vs Pakistan in Rawalpindi to flood affected people backhome in Bangladesh.

Rahim was named Man of the Match for his 191 runs against Pakistan.

Floods have caused widespread devastation across 11 districts in Bangladesh, impacting over 4.8 million people and resulting in 15 deaths, according to the Bangladeshi daily, Prothom Alo.

“I want to make an announcement, I want to donate my prize money as there’s been flood back in Bangladesh,” Rahim said after the match where Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 10 wickets, their first win against Pakistan in the longest format.

Describing his innings as one of the finest of his career, Rahim expressed his gratitude towards his coaching staff and team management for their support.

“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,” Rahim said.