Even Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) indicated it before. BCB professionals tried to convince him to retire. The form and age are also not by his side. Even he lost his ODI captaincy. But, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza still wants to play cricket. Now, it seems coaching staffs are also against him to play. For instance, Bangladesh bowling coach Ottis Gibson suggests Mashrafe move on and retire from international cricket. The West Indies man even suggests him find to play another role to help Bangladesh cricket.

Bangladesh Bowling Coach Ottis Gibson Suggests Mashrafe Move On and Retire From International Cricket

Additionally, Mashrafe recently said adieu to his ODI captaincy role. The “Narail Express” appeared as captain for the last time against Zimbabwe. Moreover, BCB also appointed opener Tamim Iqbal as the new captain. The former England coach thanked Mashrafe for the extraordinary job he committed for his nation. But, he thinks Mash should pass his vast knowledge to the youngsters.

I think Mashrafe should pass his vast knowledge to the young guys. But it doesn’t require to be in the field to do so. Masrhafe can pass his experience in other ways as well. He should find out that way.

Ottis told to Prothom Alo recently.

Russel Domingo wants to build a team for the future

On the other hand, Gibson indicated that head coach Russel Domingo has a plan for 2023. He wants to build a better team for the 2023 World Cup.

Russell is now planning to build a team for the future. I don’t think he is considering a place for Mashrafe in his future plan. It is probably the time for Mashrafe to retire from international cricket.

Gibson cleared.

Bangladesh Bowling Coach Ottis Gibson Suggests Mashrafe Move On and Retire From International Cricket
Things are getting trickier for the Narail Express

Furthermore, Gibson thinks Bangladesh has quality pacers. But, they lack experience.

The young Bangladeshi pacers have skills but they are lacking experience. They hardly get the chance to bowl for a long time in the home. We need to give them more chances so that they can prepare well for the future.

Other reports on this topic:

  • Mashrafe should retire now: Ottis Gibson – UNB
  • Ottis Gibson urges Mashrafe Mortaza to retire from international cricket – ESPNcricinfo

In addition, the 36-year-old player’s form came under fire after his dismal performance in the World Cup 2019. Besides, this is the first team a mentor’s from Bangladesh cricket directly suggests him to retire. It seems Bangladesh cricket will see the end of Mashrafe very soon.