Sylhet, April 24 -- Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has voiced his support for wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim following their three-wicket defeat to Zimbabwe in the first Test at Sylhet. The batter has been through a lean patch in recent times, with a highest score of 37 from his last 12 Test innings, according to the official website of the ICC.

"He is an experienced cricketer. He is not only contributing with his batting, he is a part of the planning group as well when we field," Shanto said of Rahim, as quoted from the official website of the ICC.

Rahim has managed just four runs in each of the innings in the first Test.

"He helps the batters. He talks a lot during training. Of course, his batting is important. I am no...