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Mushfiq endores Samsung

Test Team Captain of Bangladesh National Cricket team Mushfiqur Rahim has endorsed the products of Samsung in Bangladesh. Samsung Electronics Bangladesh officially announced Mushfiqur’s association with the brand today at a grand ceremony in the capital.He is the first Bangladeshi personality to endorse this global tech giant. From now on, the Bangladeshi test team captain will promote Samsung mobile, consumer electronics and IT products. Choon Soo Moon, the Country Manager of Samsung Bangladesh, said, “Sports is a passion point for people, and in Bangladesh, nothing ignites the passion better than Cricket. Samsung’s association with cricket now begins with the welcoming of Mushfiqur Rahim to the Samsung family as the Brand Ambassador. We hope our journey with Mushfiqur will be amazing and his image as “Mr. Dependable” will add positive value to Samsung’s brand image.”Speaking on the occasion of the announcement ceremony, Mushfiqur Rahim said, "I am very proud to be associated with a global brand like Samsung that is not only recognized for its technological leadership, but also its commitment to global sporting events. Samsung products represent the best in technology, design and quality and I am indeed delighted to be endorsing the best."Mushfiqur Rahim started his cricket career at the age of 16 in 2005 against England. He is the first Bangladeshi cricketer to score a double century. Starting as a wicketkeeper batsman, Mushfiqur became the National Cricket Team Captain in 2011. Though he is no longer the skipper for the ODI team, he is still the Captain of the Test team.