Mahmudullah Riyad

‘Big Five’ not in picture, but what about persisting mediocrity?

Bangladesh cricket is set to get a glimpse of a new era in Tests when they take on hosts West Indies in the first of the two World Test Championship (WTC) fixtures from November 22 in Antigua.

Resilient Riyad defies odds again

Mahmudullah Riyad fell in the nervous nineties for the first time in his international career, but not before the veteran smashed a brilliant run-a-ball 98 to propel Bangladesh to 244 for eight in the series-deciding third ODI against Afghanistan in Sharjah yesterday.

Tamim decries docile tracks at home

Former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal suddenly appeared in the press box yesterday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, just before the Tigers’ second T20I against hosts India at the venue.

‘No regrets’ as last of big five bids adieu to T20Is

Since the beginning of Bangladesh’s three-match T20I series against hosts India, there have been speculations regarding Mahmudullah Riyad’s retirement from the shortest format. Even Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sources had revealed early on Tuesday that there was an announcement coming from Mahmudullah.

Mahmudullah’s T20I career in numbers so far

Mahmudullah Riyad became the last of the ‘big five’ of Bangladesh -- also including Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tamim Iqbal, and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza -- to announce his retirement from T20Is on Tuesday.

I have no regrets: Mahmudullah

Bangladesh batter Mahmudullah Riyad said on Tuesday that he had no regrets looking back on his career after the 38-year-old announced he will retire from T20Is after the completion of the ongoing three-match T20I series against India.

Shanto backs Mahmudullah

“Who are you comparing whom with?” Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto said when a journalist asked a question drawing comparison between Mahmudullah Riyad and Shamim Patwari.

Veteran or liability? Mahmudullah’s inclusion does not add up

Despite the uncertainty surrounding his inclusion, the 38-year-old was named in the 15-member squad announced for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India, starting in Gwalior on October 6.

Lipu banks on experience of Mahmudullah, quality of Miraz

Veteran Mahmudullah Riyad held his spot while Mehedi Hasan Miraz made a comeback to the T20I side as Bangladesh announced a 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series against India, starting in Gwalior on October 6.

November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024

‘Big Five’ not in picture, but what about persisting mediocrity?

Bangladesh cricket is set to get a glimpse of a new era in Tests when they take on hosts West Indies in the first of the two World Test Championship (WTC) fixtures from November 22 in Antigua.

November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

Resilient Riyad defies odds again

Mahmudullah Riyad fell in the nervous nineties for the first time in his international career, but not before the veteran smashed a brilliant run-a-ball 98 to propel Bangladesh to 244 for eight in the series-deciding third ODI against Afghanistan in Sharjah yesterday.

October 9, 2024
October 9, 2024

Tamim decries docile tracks at home

Former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal suddenly appeared in the press box yesterday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, just before the Tigers’ second T20I against hosts India at the venue.

October 9, 2024
October 9, 2024

‘No regrets’ as last of big five bids adieu to T20Is

Since the beginning of Bangladesh’s three-match T20I series against hosts India, there have been speculations regarding Mahmudullah Riyad’s retirement from the shortest format. Even Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sources had revealed early on Tuesday that there was an announcement coming from Mahmudullah.

October 8, 2024
October 8, 2024

Mahmudullah’s T20I career in numbers so far

Mahmudullah Riyad became the last of the ‘big five’ of Bangladesh -- also including Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tamim Iqbal, and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza -- to announce his retirement from T20Is on Tuesday.

October 8, 2024
October 8, 2024

I have no regrets: Mahmudullah

Bangladesh batter Mahmudullah Riyad said on Tuesday that he had no regrets looking back on his career after the 38-year-old announced he will retire from T20Is after the completion of the ongoing three-match T20I series against India.

October 4, 2024
October 4, 2024

Shanto backs Mahmudullah

“Who are you comparing whom with?” Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto said when a journalist asked a question drawing comparison between Mahmudullah Riyad and Shamim Patwari.

October 1, 2024
October 1, 2024

Veteran or liability? Mahmudullah’s inclusion does not add up

Despite the uncertainty surrounding his inclusion, the 38-year-old was named in the 15-member squad announced for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India, starting in Gwalior on October 6.

September 29, 2024
September 29, 2024

Lipu banks on experience of Mahmudullah, quality of Miraz

Veteran Mahmudullah Riyad held his spot while Mehedi Hasan Miraz made a comeback to the T20I side as Bangladesh announced a 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series against India, starting in Gwalior on October 6.

September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024

Shakib admiration of two little Kohlis

Two boys about the same age were walking down the adjacent streets of the Green Park stadium in Kanpur after the first day’s play between hosts India and Bangladesh was washed out today.