Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Date of Birth | 04/02/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Mymensingh, Bangladesh |
Latest News about Mohammad Mahmudullah Riyad
Despite retiring from international cricket, Mahmudullah was bought by Rangpur Riders for ৳35 lakh in the 2026 BPL Auction on 30 November 2025, confirming his continued participation in domestic franchise cricket. This move indicates he remains active in the Bangladesh Premier League despite his decision to step away from the national team.
Mahmudullah Riyad announced his retirement from international cricket on 12 March 2025 via a Facebook post following Bangladesh's first-round exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The 39-year-old veteran informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that he would not be considered for the central contract for the next season, ending a career that included being the first Bangladeshi to score a World Cup century.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Mohammad Mahmudullah Riyad |
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| Nickname | Mahmudullah |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Master of Business Administration from American International University-Bangladesh (2023) |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aquarius |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Hobbies | Cycling, Fishing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Jannatul Kawsar Mishti |
| Wife | Jannatul Kawsar Mishti |
| Children | Raeed, Mayed |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Khaled Mahmud | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #30 (Bangladesh) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Teams |
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| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right arm off break | ||||||
| Nature on field | Aggressive | ||||||
| Likes to play against | Not Known | ||||||
| Records/Achievements |
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Favourites
| Favourite Cricketer | Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
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| Favourite Holiday Destinations |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mohammad_mahmudullah/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/mohammad.mahmudullah.riyad |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mahmudullah shifted from being an off-break bowler to a middle-order batsman due to his impressive batting consistency. | |
| 2. He is unique in being the only cricketer known by his middle name rather than the first or last name. | |
| 3. During his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in 2007, Mahmudullah was the sole batsman on his team to exceed ten runs, scoring 36. | |
| 4. In 2012, batting at #7, he set a record by playing an unbeaten innings of 75, becoming the highest run-scorer at that position for Bangladesh. | |
| 5. Mahmudullah stood out in the ICC World Cup 2015 with a consistent batting display, becoming Bangladesh's highest individual run scorer. | |
| 6. His wife's younger sister is married to Mushfiqur Rahim, establishing a familial connection between Mahmudullah and the cricketer. | |
| 7. Mahmudullah greatly admires MS Dhoni, even adopting the use of pink grips on his bat after Dhoni. | |
| 8. His teammates call him 'Mahi' as a tribute to his admiration for MS Dhoni. |