Veteran Bangladesh batter Mahmudullah on Wednesday introduced his retirement from worldwide cricket.
“I’ve determined to retire from worldwide cricket,” the 39-year-old, who retired from Assessments in 2021 and T20Is in 2024, wrote in a social media put up.
Mahmudullah ends as Bangladesh’s fourth-highest ODI run-getter with 5689 runs at 36.46, together with 4 centuries – all in ICC tournaments.
He scored back-to-back centuries within the 2015 World Cup, one other within the 2017 Champions Trophy towards New Zealand, and a fourth within the 2023 ODI World Cup towards South Africa.
“I want to thank all of my teammates, coaches and specifically my followers who’ve all the time supported me,” added his Fb put up.
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“A giant thanks to my dad and mom, my in legal guidelines specifically my father in legislation & most significantly my brother Emdad Ullah who has been there for me consistently since my childhood as my coach & mentor,” added Mahmudullah, who performed 239 ODIs, 50 Assessments and 141 T20Is in his 17-year profession.
“And at last because of my spouse & youngsters who’ve been my help system by way of thick & skinny. I do know Raeid will miss me in pink & inexperienced jersey. Not all the pieces involves an finish in an ideal method however you say sure & transfer ahead. Finest needs to my workforce & Bangladesh cricket,” he signed off.
Making his ODI debut in 2007, Mahmudullah initially performed as a lower-order all-rounder.
A turning level got here within the 2011 World Cup when he guided Bangladesh to a well-known win over England.
He later turned a key middle-order batter, producing memorable knocks, together with his historic 223-run stand with Shakib Al Hasan towards New Zealand in 2017 Champions Trophy.
Mahmudullah’s retirement marks the tip of Bangladesh’s golden era, which included Tamim Iqbal, Shakib-Al-Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Mashrafe Mortaza. He’s Bangladesh’s solely batter to attain three ODI World Cup centuries.