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Bangladesh’s veteran cricketer Mahmudullah Riyad announced his retirement from international cricket, putting an end to a distinguished career.
The cricket stalwart made the announcement through a Facebook post on Wednesday.
"All praises only for the Almighty Allah. I have decided to retire from international cricket," Mahmudullah wrote in the Facebook post.
"I would like to thank all of my teammates, coaches, and especially my fans who have always supported me. A big thank you to my parents, my in-laws, especially my father-in-law, and most importantly, my brother Emdad Ullah, who has been there for me constantly since my childhood as my coach and mentor."
Earlier on Monday, Mahmudullah had opted out of the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) central contract for January 1-December 31, 2025.