Former Bangladesh one-day captain Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket, saying he did not wish to be a distraction for the team ahead of the Champions Trophy. Tamim made his international debut in a 2007 One-Day International (ODI) against Zimbabwe in Harare.

Veteran Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal on Friday (January 10) announced his retirement from international cricket. In a Facebook post, Tamim wrote: “I have been away from international cricket for quite some time, and the distance will not be reduced. My chapter in international cricket is closed.”

Former Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal revealed that current captain Najmul Hasan Shanto and the selection committee asked

Tamim Iqbal took to Facebook to announce his retirement. "I have been away from international cricket for a long time. That distance will remain. My chapter in international crick

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday, January 10 for the second time in his career. Tamim has decided to pull the curtains on his 15-year-long career that saw him represent Bangladesh in 391 games across formats.

Former Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal revealed that current captain Najmul Hasan Shanto and the selection committee asked him to return to the team but the 35-year-old listen to his heart to retire from the international cricket.