News
Mahmudullah Announces International Retirement
Follow UsThe Bangladesh all-rounder quit from ODIs, essentially retiring from international cricket
Mahmudullah, 39, announced immediate retirement from international cricket, on March 12 (Wednesday). The all-rounder made the announcement on his social media account after Bangladesh were knocked out of the Champions Trophy 2025.
"All praises only for the Almighty Allah. I have decided to retire from international cricket," Mahmudullah wrote on his official Facebook page.
The Bangladesh all-rounder finished as the fourth-highest run-scorer in Bangladesh history, only behind Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal. Mahmudullah has amassed 5689 runs, averaging 36.46.
"I would like to thank all of my team-mates, coaches and specially my fans who has 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 and green jersey. Not everything comes to an end in a perfect way but you say yes and move forward. Peace, Alhamdulillah. Best wishes to my team & Bangladesh cricket."