On Wednesday 24th November 2021, the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced Mahmudullah's retirement from Test cricket.
Following his career-best 150* against the African nation in Bangladesh's 220-run win over the country earlier this year, Mahmudullah informed his teammates that he will not extend his career in the longest format following a comeback to the format earlier this year in Zimbabwe.
Mahmudullah officially announced his decision while the BCB was pondering whether it was just an emotional decision. Mahmudullah has made it clear that he will continue to play ODIs and T20Is after quitting Test cricket. "Leaving a format of which I have been a part of for such a long time is not easy," Mahmudullah said.
"I had always thought of going on a high and I believe this is the right time to end my Test career. I want to extend my gratitude to the BCB President for supporting me when I returned to the Test team. I thank my teammates and the support staff for always encouraging me and believing in my ability. It has been an absolute honour and privilege to play Test cricket for Bangladesh and I will cherish the many memories.
"Although I am retiring from Tests, I will still be playing ODIs and T20 internationals and really looking forward to continuing giving my best for my country in white-ball cricket."
In his career, Mahmudullah, who made his Test debut in 2009 in the West Indies, has scored almost 3000 runs at an average of 33.49, including five centuries. In Test cricket, he finished with 43 wickets, including a five-wicket haul.