‘Mahmudullah is a fighter, he is not over yet’

Agency :
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Director Khaled Mahmud Sujon believes it’s still not over for veteran Mahmudullah Riyad in the national colours.

Mahmudullah was not selected for the 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) selectors have put their trust in youngster Afif Hossain, ending various speculations for the No. 7 position.

Around the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup, the BCB was pondering over the right candidate for the number 7 position.

Soumya Sarkar, Afif Hossain and Mosaddek Hossain were in discussion with Mahmudullah Riyad.

“I wouldn’t say that I see the end of him.

Riyad is a good fighter.

I don’t think there’s anything to break down due to the team combination or whatever the reason is,” Sujon told the media.

“It is true that Riyad is also getting old.

I still believe it’s unfair to say it’s over for him.

Opportunity may come again.

Riyad is still a BCB-contracted cricketer.

So I think Riyad will still keep that sportsman spirit,” said Sujon.

BCB director opined that it’s too early to predict the end of Mahmudullah despite the all-rounder deciding to hang his boots on his career.