The 34-year old Mahmud, who retired from international cricket after playing the first one-day international against the visiting Sri Lanka in Bogra, started his new innings yesterday as an expert TV commentator.

"ESPN-STAR Sports authority just contacted me on Monday night to join the commentary team. I am really excited that Ashraful made a hundred on my first assignment. For his calibre the hundred is not a big one and I am expecting much more from the talented guy," said an excited Mahmud.

"I was a little bit shy on the first day, but everybody appreciated me. Actually it was totally a new experience for me. I am especially excited because I can remain involved with the series as a commentator," he added.