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There have been several top or most successful wicketkeepers for Bangladesh in Tests and while that is irrefutable, what is also irreplaceable is the very fact that not all have been as successful with the cricket bat as they have been in the realm of vital glovework for the country. There are quite a few names, if one were to sweep across the history books concerning Bangladesh's Test cricketers, who began well and consolidated their space in the domestic set-up.

But couldn't for some or whatever reason, experience the same amount of success in the game's longest format. For a team that has been playing the game's longest format for no fewer than 25 years now, its first game being against India during November of 2000, there have been several note-worthy talents. This list comprising the top wicketkeepers for Bangladesh in Tests throws light on some worthy names that have made their country proud and even emerged as strong and respectable talents in the entire continent of Asia. 

Here's a look at the top five most successful Bangladeshi wicketkeepers in Test cricket history: 

Litton Das

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A very stable and dependable batter to watch, someone who is as talented with the bat as he is effective with the gloves from behind the stumps, this is a rare find for Bangladesh's national cricketing set up.

Litton Das, who has already captured 109 catches and led to 15 stumpings has played as many as 88 Test match innings. From the time he debuted in the longer set up for his nation, it was evident that Das, noted for glowing stroke play and great timing of the cricket ball, was going to stay for long in the team. And that, luckily, hasn't really changed at all and Bangladesh would always like to appreciate that fact.

At the moment, the quietly intelligent cricketer is closing in on 3,000 Test match runs, thus far, the only batter in the Test set-up besides the great Mushfiqur to be approaching that landmark; his revered senior has, although, scored plenty more than 3000 in the format.

But on his day, Das, about whom the general feeling is that he can further better his game in Tests, flays attacks and holds onto his own on difficult turfs. His fine knock of 141 is a prime example of that, the century being one among his 3 other Test match tons.

Mushfiqur Rahim

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There are always those outstanding talents in Test match cricket who shine bright and create a lasting impact for their nation, especially in Cricket's most decisive, if also strenuous formats, and that applies to Bangladesh as well. The sub-contintal cricketing unit should be thanking someone like Mushfiqur Rahim, clearly among the the most successful wicketkeepers for Bangladesh in Tests, that the right hander stuck around for so long for his country.

He will soon be playing his 100th Test match for his country and that's a great landmark, isn't it? Besides claiming 112 Test match catches and executing 15 stumpings, Rahim has also scored a fine double century, his highes Test score being 219 not out, with a batting average of 38. That level of consistency which has been unflinching in 181 innings is something to savour.

For his grit, his determination and the love to challenge big roles of his nation, Rahim will always feature among the top most successful wicketkeepers for Bangladesh in Tests and his stature as a hero for his country will remain unmoved with much regard. Together, with talents like Shakib and Tamim, Mushfiqur has been a giant for his nation and part of that glowing trinity.

Khaled Mashud 

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As far as batting talent along with agile and alert keeping skills are concerned, then surely in Khaled Mashud, an energetic keeper and composed batter, the sub continental nation found one of the most successful wicketkeepers for Bangladesh in Tests. Mashud had in fact become a recurring feature as far as the longer format of cricket was concerned especially if you were to talk about much of time period during the 2000s.

This was a phase wherein Mashud, with 4300 plus first class runs to his name, arose as a dependable keeping batter who seemed to love the Test match format. He did, after all, play in the role of the team's second-ever Test captain, which at that time, was a singificant feat. But on the whole, the nice natured right hander represented his team 44 Tests, collecting 78 catches and executing 9 stumpings.

That, notably, was beside scoring 1409 runs only from 84 innings. He even scored a Test match century during his time but couldn't really go a very long way for his test team.

Nurul Hasan

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It had been quite some time, a moment in their cricketing history where Bangladesh were wanting a dependable and able Test wicketkeepeing batter that there arrived a certain Nurul Hasan. Someone who had prospered in the Under-19 stage for his country and with his talent being billed to excel at the highest stage, it did seem that Nurul Hasan would emerge as one of the top most successful wicket keepers for Bangladesh in Tests.

And it did seem to work for the team given Nurul looked adept and comfortable meeting the strenuous demands of Test cricket. He played 11 contests, took 25 catches and 9 stumpings besides scoring 440 runs.

And maybe that was the very issue with Hasan that despite being a batter who had scored loads of runs in the first class format, he couldn’t quite replicate that same level of success as found domestically into the Test arena for his country. His average in the first class stage was nearly 37 and still remains intact, however, he averaged 22, hence very modest returns if you think about it, at the Test level. The right hander was last seen in Tests in the year 2023 and is still striving to maybe find a way back into the national test set up. 

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ):

Q1. Who is Bangladesh's most successful Test wicketkeeper? 

Mushfiqur Rahim, a true great of the game for Bangladesh, has claimed 112 Test match catches and scored 6,300 plus runs in the five-day format

Q2. What is Litton Das's standing as Test wicketkeeper for Bangladesh?

Litton Das, a true asset for his country, with 109 Test catches and is an emphatic talent for his country in the longer format.

Q3. How has Nurul Hasan been for Bangladesh as a test wicketkeeper?

For someone with vast and respectable Test match talent, Hasan couldn't really go a really long way and executed only 25 catches and 9 stampings in the longest format