Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza retires from T20I cricket

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Mashrafe Mortaza has announced his retirement from T20 internationals; the seamer confirmed the news ahead of the first T20I match against Sri Lanka.

Mortaza, who led Bangladesh in the 2016 ICC World T20, will feature in the T20 series against Sri Lanka – with the game at R Premdasa stadium, Colombo on April 6 being his last.

“This (Sri Lanka) T20 series is going to be my last for Bangladesh. Would like to thank the BCB, my family, friends and team mates who’ve been with me for 15-16 years,” Mortaza said.

So far, Mortaza has played 52 T20Is and has taken 39 wickets at an economy rate of 8.05, with the best figures 4/19.

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[Citizen4]

big loss for Bengalis. he retired after playing 52 t20is, took 39 wickets at an average of 37.56 and economy rate of 8.05, best figures were 4/19 vs Ireland, most of his victims were batsmen from associates and minnow teams

who will captain the Bengalis now?

 

[ExpressPacer]

Good to see that Bengali cricketers have self respect. Mortaza has called it a day when he is at peak form. Taking wickets and has done his duty for Bangladesh cricket. He may not be the greatest ever player for Bangladesh but he is the most important player to have played for them as he's brought them onto the global scene.

Tamim should be made captain of T20i's now.

 

[nighthawk23]

His attitude has improved since the 2015 WC. Bangladesh need that pace bowling all rounder now more than ever, specially since Mortaza may not have much time left in ODIs and Tests. Mosaddek is an exciting prospect, but he is a spinner.

 

[Shafi]

Misbah should learn something from this!!!

 

[Rayyman]

All I remem. from M&M are those 120k pies to Shezzy's 111 in T20 WC.

This is a non-story.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Might as well announce retirement of Elton Chigumbura when he does

 

[MMHS]

big loss for Bengalis. he retired after playing 52 t20is, took 39 wickets at an average of 37.56 and economy rate of 8.05, best figures were 4/19 vs Ireland, most of his victims were batsmen from associates and minnow teams

who will captain the Bengalis now?

Do you realize, what his contribution to a Nation in their initial days of cricket? Go & check where AH Kardar stands in PAK's cricket history & what his stats are.

 

[troodon]

Good for Bangladesh. Now they can select someone who has some talent in his place.

A mediocre bat and a pathetic trundler.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Most of the Bangladeshis and Sri Lankan players know when to call it quits.

 

[MMHS]

Tribute to a great servant of Bangladesh Cricket, who declined a IN Rupees 16 crore cash payment for playing 2 X 2 months in ICL. A true patriot & a great role model for the next gen cricketers, who is leaving with his head high at the time when none is asking to call him a day - easily could have played till 2018 proposed T20 WC.

Good luck for future career (most likely in Politics - a sure shot for Narail -2 MP in future).

 

[Syed1]

Murtaza retired at 33. He had about 10 years left in him

 

[world cup captain]

A very underrated captain and player. Good luck to him in the other formats.

 

[MMHS]

A very underrated captain and player. Good luck to him in the other formats.

He is retired from Test, while most likely, he'll retire from ODI as well after CT. In recent days, he is bringing Tamim lot more in discussion during match, which indicates that he might not stay longer. No reason either - next WC is 2 years later, when he won't be able to make the team on playing merit.

 

[Executioner]

Mashrafe is a lionheart.

Only a man with tremendous will power can jog leave alone bowl regularly after so many surgeries on the knee

 

[Citizen4]

Do you realize, what his contribution to a Nation in their initial days of cricket? Go & check where AH Kardar stands in PAK's cricket history & what his stats are.

you can love Mashrafe all you want for the non-cricketing reasons and turn a blind eye on his performances but the world knows how great a bowler Mashrafe was, ask Ahmed Shehzad.

 

[MMHS]

you can love Mashrafe all you want for the non-cricketing reasons and turn a blind eye on his performances but the world knows how great a bowler Mashrafe was, ask Ahmed Shehzad.

Looks like that Kardar comment didn't go well.

What Ahmed will tell does matter for few individuals - go & check what Ahmed did in another T20 against same team.

Looks like you don't know about what whole world knows about Mashrafe - go & check ICC ODI bowling ranking.

 

[Citizen4]

Looks like that Kardar comment didn't go well.

What Ahmed will tell does matter for few individuals - go & check what Ahmed did in another T20 against same team.

Looks like you don't know about what whole world knows about Mashrafe - go & check ICC ODI bowling ranking.

Mashrafe should have retired from t20s when Shehzad hit a 100 in that match

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Great captain for Bangladesh!!!!

 

[MMHS]

Mashrafe should have retired from t20s when Shehzad hit a 100 in that match

I am not sure what you are trying to achieve here, apart from indicating that Ambrose & Waquar should have retired from ODI after October 1994 & March 1996.

 

[Citizen4]

the temerity to name Ambrose and Waqar in a thread about Mashrafe, is delusional. You can glorify Mashrife all you want, but it won't change the fact that he was just a below par trundler not an ATG

 

[MMHS]

the temerity to name Ambrose and Waqar in a thread about Mashrafe, is delusional. You can glorify Mashrife all you want, but it won't change the fact that he was just a below par trundler not an ATG

You should have tagged my post so that I could respond - but, I know these trick, kept an eye on the thread.

You are delusional if you think that I am going to compare Ambi or WY with Mashrafee. This is to give you a "Gyaan" that, any bowler can have a bad day, that doesn't mean he'll have to retire after that match. Just like, a pair didn't make Anwar to retire or 1 run in 6 innings didn't spot Atapatu to carry on. I knew you'll come back with this cheap comment - that's why I picked Ambi & WY deliberately; otherwise there are several easy examples to pick - starting from Wahab or Hasan Ali.

For their reputation, if Ambi & Waquar can have such days, who is Mashrafee & why are you putting him higher than Ambi & Waquar that one bad day should be embarrassing enough for him to retire?

No one is claiming Mashrafee an ATG here - at least those whom are not idiot enough not to know what ATG means. He is retiring from a position when no one is asking him to do so & he is still making the team on playing merit - if you can't respect that, it's your choice; at least don't make fool of yourself.

 

[Citizen4]

You should have tagged my post so that I could respond - but, I know these trick, kept an eye on the thread.

You are delusional if you think that I am going to compare Ambi or WY with Mashrafee. This is to give you a "Gyaan" that, any bowler can have a bad day, that doesn't mean he'll have to retire after that match. Just like, a pair didn't make Anwar to retire or 1 run in 6 innings didn't spot Atapatu to carry on. I knew you'll come back with this cheap comment - that's why I picked Ambi & WY deliberately; otherwise there are several easy examples to pick - starting from Wahab or Hasan Ali.

For their reputation, if Ambi & Waquar can have such days, who is Mashrafee & why are you putting him higher than Ambi & Waquar that one bad day should be embarrassing enough for him to retire?

No one is claiming Mashrafee an ATG here - at least those whom are not idiot enough not to know what ATG means. He is retiring from a position when no one is asking him to do so & he is still making the team on playing merit - if you can't respect that, it's your choice; at least don't make fool of yourself.

seems like you have some kind of relation to Mashrafe himself, you love him so much that you are gonna name great players to defend a player like Mashrafe, a below par, injury prone, trundler who lead a minnow bowling attack for a decade.
As I said you can respect him for all the non cricketing reasons, but it won't change the fact that Mashrafe was a below par bowler. Everyone believes that except ofcourse the glory hunters of Bangladesh, who already rate their players to the moon even though 99% of those are below par cricketers who wouldn't even make a decent side. Glorifying a trundler is another dimension of the level of delusion that Bangalis have about their players. A guys who wil never be remebered by International fans for his crickiting abilities, is glorified by a pretentious and passionate Bangali fan on an intrnet forum about Pakistani cricket, is another dimension of the mentality of Bangali fans, I'm sure for you he's like Waqar Younis, because he's the best Bangladesh have ever produced.
You are entitled to your opinion.

 

[MMHS]

seems like you have some kind of relation to Mashrafe himself, you love him so much that you are gonna name great players to defend a player like Mashrafe, a below par, injury prone, trundler who lead a minnow bowling attack for a decade.
As I said you can respect him for all the non cricketing reasons, but it won't change the fact that Mashrafe was a below par bowler. Everyone believes that except ofcourse the glory hunters of Bangladesh, who already rate their players to the moon even though 99% of those are below par cricketers who wouldn't even make a decent side. Glorifying a trundler is another dimension of the level of delusion that Bangalis have about their players. A guys who wil never be remebered by International fans for his crickiting abilities, is glorified by a pretentious and passionate Bangali fan on an intrnet forum about Pakistani cricket, is another dimension of the mentality of Bangali fans, I'm sure for you he's like Waqar Younis, because he's the best Bangladesh have ever produced.
You are entitled to your opinion.

For the first part - no he is no relative, but he is Captain of my Country's cricket team, which is enough relation. I had to protect him from idiots who take a chip shot of a player that decided not to go to ICL for an amount in 3 months, that many of his team members won't earn in life time. What it means, being Pakistani, you should know in a bitter way.

For the rest part of your post, I can only ask you to grow up. Mashrafee is Mashrafee of Bangladesh & he is retiring from Bangladesh team - I am sure, every Indian will remember him, for that IND once failed to go past beyond group stage for him; something as a Pakistani, you should remember as well, again for the bitter reason.

 

[Citizen4]

For the first part - no he is no relative, but he is Captain of my Country's cricket team, which is enough relation. I had to protect him from idiots who take a chip shot of a player that decided not to go to ICL for an amount in 3 months, that many of his team members won't earn in life time. What it means, being Pakistani, you should know in a bitter way.

For the rest part of your post, I can only ask you to grow up. Mashrafee is Mashrafee of Bangladesh & he is retiring from Bangladesh team - I am sure, every Indian will remember him, for that IND once failed to go past beyond group stage for him; something as a Pakistani, you should remember as well, again for the bitter reason.

so much ultra delusion on so many levels, no one will remember him except Bangalis, because he's a bangali ATG.
You can boast him as an uber talented bowler purely based on his non cricketing antics, it still won't change the fact that this guy was a below par trundler. I'm sure to you, Bangladesh is the best team in all formats.

 

[Abdullah719]

so much ultra delusion on so many levels, no one will remember him except Bangalis, because he's a bangali ATG.
You can boast him as an uber talented bowler purely based on his non cricketing antics, it still won't change the fact that this guy was a below par trundler. I'm sure to you, Bangladesh is the best team in all formats.

You're building an argument based on your own perceptions, no one said he's an ATG or a great cricketer.

 

[Citizen4]

You're building an argument based on your own perceptions, no one said he's an ATG or a great cricketer.

the perception is pretty clear among Bengali fans, they can't admit the fact that he's mediocre, and if someone is saying the truth, they get hurt, despite knowing the reality. His non cricketing antics can't make him a good cricketer.

 

[Abdullah719]

the perception is pretty clear among Bengali fans, they can't admit the fact that he's mediocre, and if someone is saying the truth, they get hurt, despite knowing the reality. His non cricketing antics can't make him a good cricketer.

An ODI bowling average of 30 makes him a decent enough cricketer, no one is saying he's a great.

What is your point anyway? During the rare times I've seen him play, he's been a pretty good captain and from what I've heard, he's had several knee injuries and subsequent surgeries which is terrible for a fast bowler so it makes it pretty impressive that he's still even playing cricket. Obviously fans and players will respect him for showing fight in tough circumstances.

Looks like he's hanging up his boots so BD fans will want to wish him farewell. Please show me where anyone claimed he's a great cricketer or an ATG?

 

[Citizen4]

An ODI bowling average of 30 makes him a decent enough cricketer, no one is saying he's a great.

What is your point anyway? During the rare times I've seen him play, he's been a pretty good captain and from what I've heard, he's had several knee injuries and subsequent surgeries which is terrible for a fast bowler so it makes it pretty impressive that he's still even playing cricket. Obviously fans and players will respect him for showing fight in tough circumstances.

Looks like he's hanging up his boots so BD fans will want to wish him farewell. Please show me where anyone claimed he's a great cricketer or an ATG?

his overall record across all formats is clearly mediocre, he has been taken to cleaners by almost every team, his stats are boosted by playing a lot of games gainst Zimbabwe, most of his wickets are against Zimbabwe, and no where close to that number against big teams.
Having injuries and surgeries is part and parcel of being a fast bowler, If you don't know Shoaib Akhtar's story already, I suggest you get to know it, what were the problems to his knees and what he went through, there are other cricketers also who got injured, had surgeries, and still played much better.
The perception of Bangalis fans is very emotional, and if anyone says he's mediocreand had some horror shows they bring the great bowlers in the conversation of Mashrafe, (not me) to defend his horrible performances. That indicates the level of delusion, they think if he's a good person that automatically makes him a good cricketer and they can't listen anything contradictory about him at all costs.

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

the perception is pretty clear among Bengali fans, they can't admit the fact that he's mediocre, and if someone is saying the truth, they get hurt, despite knowing the reality. His non cricketing antics can't make him a good cricketer.

Please stop yourself from making fool of yourself. It's seems you just want to degrade and show mm down just because he is from bd. No one is claiming his is a atg. He was a fine cricketer in his own right. And as you hear from bd fans he has played a big role in the rise of their cricket. So what's wrong with the fans appreciating him in a farewell thread? Why do you need the fans to talk bad about him and call him mediocre??

 

[Abdullah719]

his overall record across all formats is clearly mediocre, he has been taken to cleaners by almost every team, his stats are boosted by playing a lot of games gainst Zimbabwe, most of his wickets are against Zimbabwe, and no where close to that number against big teams.
Having injuries and surgeries is part and parcel of being a fast bowler, If you don't know Shoaib Akhtar's story already, I suggest you get to know it, what were the problems to his knees and what he went through, there are other cricketers also who got injured, had surgeries, and still played much better.
The perception of Bangalis fans is very emotional, and if anyone says he's mediocreand had some horror shows they bring the great bowlers in the conversation of Mashrafe, (not me) to defend his horrible performances. That indicates the level of delusion, they think if he's a good person that automatically makes him a good cricketer and they can't listen anything contradictory about him at all costs.

Obviously most of his wickets are against Zimbabwe, that's the team they play most often... for a team like Bangladesh, he has been a decent cricketer. Until the emergence of the likes of Mustafizur and Taskin recently, there were hardly any half-decent pacers.

Thank you, I am aware of Shoaib Akhtar's story.

However, undergoing seven surgeries and still returning is not a joke.

The names of greats came up because you made an invalid point. If a bowler should retire after one bad performance then pretty much every bowler should be rendered useless.

I am not very well versed with Mashrafe and what he's done for Bangladesh cricket but if their fans have respect for what he's done, why is it bothering you so much? Like I said, if someone said he's a great cricketer or an ATG then feel free to point it out because he clearly isn't one.

 

[imteaz]

the temerity to name Ambrose and Waqar in a thread about Mashrafe, is delusional. You can glorify Mashrife all you want, but it won't change the fact that he was just a below par trundler not an ATG

Seems like you have something against Mashrafee, may be you are angry becayse last time Pakistan was whitewashed by him i feel you bro..

 

[Executioner]

When did we even compare Mashrafe to Walsh?

Mashrafe was not only a good performer against Zim. Infact among all current subcontinental fast bowlers he is ranked the highest in ODIs.

That means he has bowled better than Taskin Shami Bumrah Lakmal Amir Wahab Rubel in recent times where he was injury free fortunately. All that with so much pain.

He gives his hundred percent for the team. He is also a great captain. Bangladesh has some adamant players like Shakib Tamim Mushy but they all respect mashrafe to a great extent and listens to him.

He was he was the key architect of our rise from minnow status. Even if he didn't play tests the confidence from playing LOIs has transferred to test arena which is why we have been competitive in tests lately

 

[Messiah]

Respect for the guy. Heard he had a lot of known problems and still captained the team to above minnow level. Bengali fans, don't mind the childish fans here trying to bash on the guy. Some people has not learnt the art of giving respect and getting respect yet

 

[Cricket World]

Good news for Bangladesh as some youngster can replace him. He was nothing more than ordinary bowler.

 

[Hasan123]

A good bowler and very good captain. He'll be missed when he retires from odis as well.

 

[Rafay Shafiq]

Do you realize, what his contribution to a Nation in their initial days of cricket? Go & check where AH Kardar stands in PAK's cricket history & what his stats are.

Don't argue with these stats lovers...they rate mibah above imran khan. They don't know what leadership is.

 

[shariqnoor]

Wouldn't be a loss to Bangladesh with regards to his bowling, but it would be a big loss in terms of his captaincy. I admire Mashrafe for whatever he's achieved for Bangladesh especially after becoming captain. He's raised the profile of the team and made them believe that they can beat big teams. Kudos to him for being an honest and hardworking cricketer for Bangladesh. I'm a fan.

 

[pacesensation]

He was a superstar but only in Bangladesh not outside Bangladesh. He will be missed by Bangladesh.

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Mashrafee will be remembered as the architect of the rise of Bangladesh cricket by Bangladeshi fans as long as bd cricket lives. Salute to him from 100% population of Bangladesh. No one,other than Bangladeshi won't ever understand what he is or was to Bangladesh cricket. Salute to the legend of bd cricket.

 

[imteaz]

I think he is the most popular person in Bangladesh.

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

I think he is the most popular person in Bangladesh.

Not only as person but as one of the most patriotic person

 

[FlickedOffHips]

I like Mashrafe. He's lead in a time when BAN cricket has come of age. He will be immortalised as a result, but beneath the hype there is also legitimate class. His steady and brave leadership is exactly what this hasten bunch needed. Let's see if he can end his ODI career with more glory.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

An inspiration for Bangladesh. Taught them how to take on the big boys. Not the most tactically astute but a courageous captain.

 

[bleaf27]

Some of the posts in this thread lack total sensibility , Mashrafe is a player who the bangla boys are proud of and rightly so. He was of the players who build that team up and put them on the international map. I can't believe some posters are disliking Mashrafe because he wasn't as good as an ATG for them ?
He may be an ATG for Bangla fans and they have every right to feel proud of the guy. His stats aren't mind boggling but he did bring respectability to his team and now retiring when he thinks it's the right time. I think a lot of Pakistani players can take a cue from this - Afridi has been providing mediocrity for the past 10 years and is 10 yrs late for announcing his retirement.

 

[Poutine]

Seems like you have something against Mashrafee, may be you are angry becayse last time Pakistan was whitewashed by him i feel you bro..

By that logic, BD fans should hate pretty much every Pakistan or India captain because most of them have inflicted multiple series defeats on their team.

 

[Poutine]

I think he is the most popular person in Bangladesh.

By the way when did you covert to being a BD fan? If I remember correctly, you have made numerous threads on how even Afghanistan is better than BD and deserve test status more than them.

Were you trolling then or are you trolling now?

 

[SL_Fan]

Great servant for BD cricket. Probably won't be too long before he hangs up his boots for good given all the injuries and niggles. Good luck to him.

 

[imrankhannsu]

It was his time to go. Has contributed to his countries success.

Some petty people are so sour in this forum! This guy has played with his limitations and represented his country well. I ask those pompous people, what have you guys done for your country?

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Thanks Mashrafee you're a great human being, wish you all th best in your political career

 

[saeed5646]

He may not be world class but his determination and passion for playing for his country was so admirable

i wish our youngsta beauty have 50% of it .he has raises the ban cricket to new level a true champion and

one of the most underrated captain

 

[MMHS]

Thanks Mashrafee you're a great human being, wish you all th best in your political career

Is this confirmed? He'll win even as individual candidate from Natail 2 (Town proper).

 

[Executioner]

Well done Mashrafe

He is a true leader something only those who plsyed Under him would know. I have never seen a more inspirational leader ever in cricket. This is not my words but the words of Shakib Tamim Fizz all big name players

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Is this confirmed? He'll win even as individual candidate from Natail 2 (Town proper).

He's bigger than Durjoy, and his connection is quite good so it's a certainty he'll be a MP

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Good to see that BD won the game in which he captained the last time in T20Is,he must have felt proud.

 

[Markhor]

Much respect to Mushrafe, obviously his performances has dipped as the guy hardly has any knees left !

The physical sacrifice he's made for his country is immense and he's been an inspirational leader.

 

[GenericBrand]

[MENTION=143127]Citizen4[/MENTION]

LOL, even your countrymen don't support you

 

[Drreddymd]

Congrats mashrafe murtaza. U r a very good servent of bangladesh cricket under whom ban cricket started progressing to world class level.

I believe ban team has far more flair in their batting than pak and will get good results in near future.

Their team has really earned the respect of fans outside of bangladesh and my only problem with their players and fans is that they r too emotional.

 

[JattMaula]

He is an ATG imo.

He has played his game with passion and in right spirit. One of the bravest captain I have watched.

 

[saeed5646]

Congrats mashrafe murtaza. U r a very good servent of bangladesh cricket under whom ban cricket started progressing to world class level.

I believe ban team has far more flair in their batting than pak and will get good results in near future.

Their team has really earned the respect of fans outside of bangladesh and my only problem with their players and fans is that they r too emotional.

obsession with pak won,t stop but won,t blame u as they said dream big

 

[Executioner]

He is an ATG imo.

He has played his game with passion and in right spirit. One of the bravest captain I have watched.

Not sure about ATG but definitely one of those players who played immense spirit. The players he played with where absolutely crazy for him.

Cricket needs such players. Unfortunately he won't ever get the recognition he deserves because he plays for a weak subcontinental side.

Leadershipwise Mashrafe was unparalleled.

 

[Ellipsism]

I don't understand why posters are bringinh in Mashrafe's record to play down the sheer amount that he's done for BD cricket. His service cannot be measured by statistics, but alas some people will fail to realise.

Respect to the great man.

 

[pacesensation]

Some of the posts in this thread lack total sensibility , Mashrafe is a player who the bangla boys are proud of and rightly so. He was of the players who build that team up and put them on the international map. I can't believe some posters are disliking Mashrafe because he wasn't as good as an ATG for them ?
He may be an ATG for Bangla fans and they have every right to feel proud of the guy. His stats aren't mind boggling but he did bring respectability to his team and now retiring when he thinks it's the right time. I think a lot of Pakistani players can take a cue from this - Afridi has been providing mediocrity for the past 10 years and is 10 yrs late for announcing his retirement.

Same can be said about sachin who delayed his retirement for atleast 5 to 6 years. He should have retired by 2007.