Dhaka, May 20 -- In a career defined by longevity, records and quiet resilience, Mushfiqur Rahim has added a long-awaited personal milestone to his Test legacy, being named Player of the Series for the first time at the age of 39.

Bangladesh completed a commanding two-match whitewash of Pakistan on Wednesday, and the award came after a series in which several names were in contention.

Taijul Islam, with his decisive spells, and Nahid Rana, with his raw pace, both made strong cases, while others also featured in the wider discussion.

Yet it was Mushfiqur's consistency across four innings that ultimately stood out in a series, underlining Bangladesh's growth in red-ball cricket.

For a player who already holds Bangladesh's records for mo...