Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Mushfiqur Rahim, playing in his 100th Test match for the national team, ended Day 1 of the Mirpur Test against Ireland on 99*.

As Bangladesh tuned in with anticipation for another milestone to the veteran's storied career, there were two close calls.

On successive deliveries, slow left-armer Matthew Humphreys got close calls, with a massive appeal for lbw followed by a close call on the stumps.

But with a single in the following over, Mushfiqur kept his nerve and brought up his 13th century in the Test format - equalling Mominul Haque for the highest number of tons in Test cricket for the Bangladesh national team.

The roar from the crowd was tremendous.

On the very next delivery, Litton Das brought up his 20th Test ...