Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah has made a sudden decision to retire from Test cricket. As per ESPNCricinfo, he took the call to no longer pursue a Test career with the Bangladesh cricket team shortly after stumps on Day 3 of the one-off Test match against Zimbabwe in Harare, leaving his teammates and the Bangladesh Cricket Board in shock. In what will not prove to be his 50th and final Test, Mahmudullah scored a gritty unbeaten 150 in the first innings Bangladesh hold ascendency in the game, leading Zimbabwe by 237 runs. However, Mahmudullah's decision to retire from Test cricket has not been well received by the BCB, who feel the call will not affect the team is the wrong way. "I called him to my place twice, where he confirmed me that he wants to play Tests.

Source: Hindustan Times July 10, 2021 02:37 UTC