Tamim Iqbal WITHDRAWS RETIREMENT hours after announcing it in emotional press conference

Tamim Iqbal had announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday.

Tamim Iqbal WITHDRAWS RETIREMENT hours after announcing it in emotional press conference

Tamim Iqbal (Image via ESPNCricinfo)

Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal has withdrawn his international retirement hours after announcing it in an emotional press conference on Thursday (6 July). This comes after his meeting with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday afternoon. 

Notably, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan Papon who earlier suggested Tamim Iqbal be mentally strong, had denied to accept Iqbal’s retirement from international cricket. As the 34-year-old announced on Thursday that he will no longer play for Bangladesh at the highest level, Papon has asked Tamim to reconsider his decision. 

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The BCB President has called out the announcement from Iqbal saying it is not a wise decision. Nazmul Hassan has also sought Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s help in this regard. Hasina had called upon Iqbal and invited the cricketer for a meeting at her residence. 

Notably, Tamim Iqbal broke into tears while announcing his sudden retirement from international cricket. The 34-year-old did not reveal the reason behind but he certainly seemed upset with things happening in the background in BCB. Meanwhile, the BCB President criticized Iqbal for leaving the team in a World Cup year. 

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Mashrafe Mortaza and Sheikh Hasina convince Tamim Iqbal to reverse his decision

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Tamim Iqbal (Right) with Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina (Middle) and Mashrafe Mortaza (Left) (Credits: Twitter)

Tamim Iqbal met Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina at her residence. He was accompanied by his wife, former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza and BCB Chief Nazmul Hassan. It is said that Mortaza played his part in convincing Iqbal to reverse his decision.

Notably, Iqbal had succeded Mortaza as the Bangladesh ODI captain in March 2020. However, after issues with the BCB, Iqbal decided to relinquish the captaincy as well as retire from international cricket only to take the decision back a few hours later.

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