Bangladesh Cricketer Mahmudullah Riyad announced his retirement from international Cricket on March 12, bringing an end to a distinguished career. He went on to make his announcement on his social media platforms.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) released a new list of centrally contracted players, which initially included Mahmudullah’s name. Mahmudullah requested the board not to consider him for a central contract beyond February 2025.
“I have decided to retire from international cricket,” his post read. “I would like to thank all of my teammates, coaches & specially my fans who have always supported me.”
He expressed his gratitude to his teammates, coaches, and fans for their unwavering support throughout his journey. He gave special thanks to his parents, in-laws — Particularly his father-in-law — and his elder brother, Emdad Ullah, whom he credited as his coach and mentor since childhood.
“A big thank you to my parents, my in laws specially my father in law & most importantly my brother Emdad Ullah who has been there for me constantly since my childhood as my coach & mentor,” he added.
The veteran Bangladesh cricketer has played 239 ODIs, 50 tests and 141 T20Is.
“And finally thanks to my wife & kids who have been my support system through thick & thin. I know Raeid will miss me in red & green jersey.”
“Not everything comes to an end in a perfect way but you say yes & move forward. PEACE……….. Best wishes to my team & Bangladesh cricket,” the post concluded.
Post the Champions Trophy, both Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim‘s place in the national team came under scrutiny. Rahim retired from ODIs recently and Mahmudullah has gone down the same route.
Mahmudullah is the only Bangladesh player to have hit three centuries in ODI World Cups with two of them coming in the 2015 edition and one in 2023.
