For the past few days, there had been speculation that Mahmudullah Riyad would retire. Finally, the rumors have come true. The experienced Bangladeshi cricketer has officially announced his retirement from international cricket.
In an emotional message on social media, he wrote, “All praise is for the Almighty Allah. I have decided to retire from international cricket.”
Expressing his gratitude to his teammates, coaches, and especially his fans, he said, “I want to thank all my teammates, coaches, and most importantly, my fans, who have always supported me.”
Highlighting his family’s role, Mahmudullah stated, “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 by my side since childhood as my coach and mentor.”
He also thanked his wife and children, saying, “Lastly, I am grateful to my wife and children, who have always stood by me through good and bad times. I know Raayed will miss seeing me in the red and green jersey.”
Accepting retirement as a part of reality, Mahmudullah remarked, “Not everything always ends perfectly, but you have to accept it and move forward. Peace… Alhamdulillah.”
Wishing the best for his national team and Bangladesh cricket, he concluded, “My best wishes for my team and Bangladesh cricket.”
