Mahmudullah retires, marking end of Bangladesh's 'Big 5' era in ODIs

Mahmudullah, the veteran all-rounder of Bangladesh cricket, announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 39, marking the end of a distinguished 17-year career. He expressed gratitude to his teammates, coaches, fans, and family in a heartfelt social media post, highlighting the support from his brother, who has been a significant mentor throughout his journey. Mahmudullah is recognized as Bangladesh's fourth-highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals (ODIs) with 5,689 runs, alongside notable contributions in Tests and T20Is. His retirement follows that of fellow teammate Mushfiqur Rahim, signaling a transition for the Bangladesh cricket team as both players were part of the iconic