Mahmudullah Riyad Bids Farewell to International Cricket via Facebook Message

After much speculation, Mahmudullah Riyad has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 39-year-old all-rounder made his decision public through a message on Facebook.

On his verified Facebook page, Mahmudullah wrote his farewell message in English, which translates to:

*"All praise is due to the Almighty Allah. I have decided to retire from international cricket.

I would like to thank all my teammates, coaches, and especially my fans who have always supported me.

A special gratitude to my parents, in-laws—especially my father-in-law—and most importantly, my brother Emdad Ullah, who has been with me as a coach and guide since my childhood.

Lastly, my deepest thanks to my wife and children, who have always stood by me through thick and thin. I know Raed will miss seeing me in the red and green jersey.

Not everything ends perfectly, but life moves on. Peace… Alhamdulillah.

Wishing my team and Bangladesh cricket all the best."*

Born in 1986, Mahmudullah Riyad represented Bangladesh in 50 Test matches, 239 ODIs, and 141 T20Is. He led the national team at the highest level of international cricket.

Throughout his career, he scored 2,914 runs in Tests, 5,689 runs in ODIs, and 2,444 runs in T20Is, while also taking 43, 82, and 41 wickets in the respective formats.

His final international appearance was against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy in Rawalpindi, marking the end of an illustrious career.