Bangladesh wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim announced his retirement from T20 cricket on Sunday.
But, he decided to continue the cricket in Test and ODI formats.
Mushfiqur, however, said he will be available "to play franchise leagues when the opportunity arrives".
He confirmed his retirement in a post on his official Facebook page where he wrote, "As salaa mualaikum to all, hope you are doing well.
I have been grateful to have you all beside me throughout my long career. Your support has been my inspiration during my highs and lows.
Today, I am announcing my retirement from T20 Internationals. I will proudly continue to represent Bangladesh in Test and ODI formats. I am hopeful that I can bring success for our nation in these two formats.
I will continue to take part in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and other franchise tournaments. Alhamdulillah. Thank you all. Allah Hafez."
Mushfiqur got his T20I cap in 2006 against Zimbabwe. The match was the first-ever T20I for both Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. Since then, Mushfiqur played 102 T20Is for Bangladesh and scored 1500 runs with six fifties. He was among only the three players who have played at least 100 T20Is for Bangladesh.
