Fitting farewell awaits Mashud

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) operations committee chairman Gazi Ashraf Hossain called the career of Khaled Mashud 'a remarkable achievement'.Mashud met Ashraf yesterday morning at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium headquarters in Mirpur and informed BCB of his retirement in a letter that was accepted by the board."His dedication will become symbolic for future generations.

His achievements were outstanding," said the former national captain.Ashraf quashed reports that Mashud was not in any negotiations with BCB for a possible last game for the Tigers."He met me and clearly told me that he wanted no favours from us. As a captain he would have demanded the best team for Bangladesh and he still does," said Ashraf.Ashraf also informed that efforts are underway to give him a fitting farewell.

"We are thinking of giving him an appropriate farewell, most probably during the upcoming New Zealand series," said Ashraf.The board will also hold a press conference for Mashud at the Mirpur venue today.