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Mahmudullah retires from international cricket

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Mahmudullah retires from international cricket

Veteran Bangladesh batter Mahmudullah on Wednesday announced his retirement from international cricket.

“I have decided to retire from international cricket,” the 39-year-old, who retired from Tests in 2021 and T20Is in 2024, wrote in a social media post.

Mahmudullah ends as Bangladesh`s fourth-highest ODI run-getter with 5689 runs at 36.46, including four centuries — all in ICC tournaments.

He scored back-to-back centuries in the 2015 World Cup, another in the 2017 Champions Trophy against New Zealand, and a fourth in the 2023 ODI World Cup against South Africa.

“I would like to thank all of my teammates, coaches & specially my fans who have always supported me,” added his Facebook post.

“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,” signed off Mahmudullah, who played 239 ODIs, 50 Tests and 141 T20Is in his 17-year career.

“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. Best wishes to my team & Bangladesh cricket,” he signed off.

Making his ODI debut in 2007, Mahmudullah initially played as a lower-order all-rounder. A turning point came in the 2011 World Cup when he guided Bangladesh to a famous win over England.

He later became a key middle-order batter, producing memorable knocks, including his historic 223-run stand with Shakib Al Hasan against New Zealand in 2017 Champions Trophy.

Mahmudullah`s retirement marks the end of Bangladesh`s golden generation, which included Tamim Iqbal, Shakib-Al-Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Mashrafe Mortaza. He is Bangladesh`s only batter to score three ODI World Cup centuries. 

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