Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah announces retirement from international career

Mahmudullah made his international cricket debut in 2007.

Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, March 12. Mahmudullah has decided to pull the curtains on his 18-year-long career that saw him represent Bangladesh in 430 games across formats.

Mahmudullah announced his retirement after Bangladesh were eliminated from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in the group stage without a single win in the campaign.

He followed the path of his teammate Mushfiqur Rahim, who recently called time on his ODI career. Earlier, Mahmudullah requested the board not to consider him for a central contract beyond February 2025.

He remains the only Bangladesh player to have scored three centuries in ODI World Cups, with two coming in the 2015 edition and one in 2023.

Often deployed as a finisher at No. 6 or lower, Mahmudullah thrived in ODI cricket, scoring 5,689 runs at an average of 36.46.

Mahmudullah retirement announcement

Announcing his retirement from international cricket on social media, the Bangladesh all-rounder expressed gratitude and acknowledged that not everything has a perfect ending, but one must make peace with it.

Mahmudullah posted, “I have decided to retire from international cricket. I would like to thank all of my teammates, coaches & specially my fans who have always supported me.“

“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.“

“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.“

With the retirement of veteran Mahmudullah, Rahim, and the uncertain future of Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh management will hope the youngsters step up and ensure a smooth transition.

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