Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Mahmudullah Riyad crossed the 4000-run land-mark in the T20 Cricket on Tuesday night after he scored 26 runs in the match against Gazi Group Chattogram. The ace cricketer was short of two runs only and he achieved it playing for Gemcon Khulna in Bangabandhu T20 Cup at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Riyad is the fourth Bangladesh batsman, who crossed the 4000-run land-mark. He scored 4024 runs playing 221 T20 matches. His highest score is 64 (not out).

After the dismissal of Shakib Al Hasan, Riyad arrived at the crease when Gemcon Khulna's score was 66 for the loss of four wickets. He reached the 4000-run club taking a single run in the 11th over of Gazi Group Chattogram. He got one run from Mosaddek Hossain's...