Veteran Bangladesh pacer Mashrafe Mortaza has decided to retire from the shortest format of the game after conclusion of the ongoing T20 series against Sri Lanka.

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“This is going to be my last T20 series for Bangladesh,” Mortaza said at the toss. “I would like to thank BCB, my family and friends, team-mates and coaching staff. I would also like to thank my fans who really supported me in the last 15-16 years."

Mortaza have led Bangladesh in 26 matches, out of which they have won nine. He has taken 39 wickets at an average of 37.56. Mortaza will play his final T20I against the hosts on April 6 at Colombo.