Rahim’s tally of 15,513 runs eclipses that of Gilchrist (15,461) by 52. The 38-year-old achieved the record during the second day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle where he was dismissed for 163
Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim celebrates his ton against Sri Lanka yesterday. Pic/AFP
Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim is now the owner of a unique record, having surpassed Australia’s Adam Gilchrist as the player, who has scored the most international runs without bowling a ball.
Rahim’s tally of 15,513 runs eclipses that of Gilchrist (15,461) by 52. The 38-year-old achieved the record during the second day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle where he was dismissed for 163.
Top 5 international batters who haven’tbowled a ball
Name-Runs
Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh) 15,513
Adam Gilchrist (Australia) 15,461
Quinton de Kock (South Africa) 12,654
Jos Buttler (England) 11,881
Jonny Bairstow (England) 11,581
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