Veteran Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah has officially announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 17-year career. The 39-year-old’s decision marks the end of an illustrious journey that saw him serve as one of the cornerstones of Bangladesh cricket.
A career spanning formats and generations
Mahmudullah, known for his calm demeanor and clutch performances, had already stepped away from Test cricket in 2021 and T20 Internationals in 2024. His final announcement came through a heartfelt social media post on March 12, 2025, where he expressed gratitude to his family, teammates, coaches, and fans for their unwavering support.
His last international appearance was during the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy against New Zealand. Unfortunately, it was not a fairytale ending as Bangladesh exited the tournament winless in the group stage. Mahmudullah’s final innings saw him dismissed for a single-digit score by Michael Bracewell.
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Achievements that defined his legacy
Mahmudullah’s career is studded with milestones that cemented his place among Bangladesh’s cricketing greats:
- ODI Records: He played 239 ODIs, scoring 5,689 runs at an average of 36.46, including four centuries and 32 half-centuries.
- World Cup Heroics: He remains the only Bangladeshi cricketer to score three centuries in ODI World Cups.
- T20I Contributions: Across 141 T20Is, he amassed 2,444 runs at a strike rate of 117.38 and took 41 wickets.
- Test Cricket: In his 50-Test career, he scored over 2,900 runs and contributed with 5 hundreds and 16 half-centuries.
“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,” wrote Mahmudullah on Facebook.
