BCB wants to bid Mahmudullah farewell with honor
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Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan Papon affirmed that stalwart Mahmudullah Riyad should announce his retirement on the field with honor.
There has been speculation that Mahmudullah is set to retire from the shortest format. It is estimated that the all-rounder fell under pressure to score regularly in T20Is.
The decision might also follow his poor run, he made 52 runs at a 106.12 strike rate in the Asia Cup, having made just 99 runs in six T20s earlier this year.
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“If he has to retire (T20 cricket) or if we can't give him a chance in the squad, then he should at least given a chance (to retire from the field). He should be respected. Because there is no opportunity to underestimate the contribution of Mahmudullah Riyad. He helped us to win many matches,” said Papon.
Recently, Mushfiqur Rahim another senior player, retired shortly after the Asia Cup, citing to give more time to Tests and ODIs.
Riyad has played 121 matches for Bangladesh in his 15-year T20 career. The former T20 captain of Bangladesh has scored 2122 runs at an average of 23.57.
