Bangladesh’s veteran cricketer Mahmudullah has introduced his retirement from worldwide cricket, bringing an finish to an illustrious profession spanning over 17 years. The 39-year-old made the announcement on his social media platforms on Wednesday, expressing gratitude to his teammates, coaches, household and followers who supported him all through his journey.
“I’ve determined to retire from worldwide cricket,” Mahmudullah wrote. “I want to thank all of my teammates, coaches & particularly my followers who’ve at all times supported me. An enormous thanks to my mother and father, my in-laws, particularly my father-in-law, and most significantly my brother Emdad Ullah, who has been there for me always since my childhood as my coach & mentor.”
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The skilled campaigner additionally acknowledged the unwavering assist from his spouse and youngsters. “And eventually, due to my spouse & children who’ve been my assist system by way of thick & skinny. I do know Raeid will miss me within the pink & inexperienced jersey. Not every thing involves an finish in an ideal method, however you say sure & transfer ahead. PEACE… Finest needs to my crew & Bangladesh cricket,” he concluded.
Mahmudullah’s retirement marks the tip of an period in Bangladeshi cricket. He represented the nation in 239 ODIs, 50 Checks, and 141 T20Is, abandoning a legacy as one among Bangladesh’s most reliable and resilient cricketers. He’s the one Bangladeshi participant to have scored three centuries in ODI World Cups, with two of them coming within the 2015 version and one in 2023.
Earlier, Mahmudullah had requested the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to not think about him for a central contract past February 2025, indicating that he was considering his future within the sport. His retirement follows that of Mushfiqur Rahim, who not too long ago stepped away from ODIs after going through scrutiny put up the Champions Trophy.
