Dhaka, Mar 12 (UNI) Bangladesh’s seasoned campaigner Mahmud Ullah has called it quits from international cricket after 239 ODIs – drawing curtains with 5,689 runs and 82 wickets to his name.
Having already called time on his T20I and Test career, the 39-year-old has now bid farewell to his ODI career. His final appearance for Bangladesh came in their ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 group-stage clash against New Zealand.
“I have decided to retire from international cricket,” Mahmud Ullah wrote on his social media.
“I would like to thank all of my teammates, coaches and especially 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 and mentor.
“And finally thanks to my wife & kids who have been my support system through thick and thin.
“Not everything comes to an end in a perfect way but you say yes and move forward. Best wishes to my team and Bangladesh cricket,” he added.
Mahmud Ullah finishes with the fourth-most appearances and runs in ODIs for Bangladesh after Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal.
Among his most memorable exploits for Bangladesh remains a Men’s Cricket World Cup century against England in the 2015 edition of the tournament that inspired a famous win.
