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Tamim Iqbal confirms retirement from international cricket

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Bangladesh’s leading cricketer Tamim Iqbal announced on Friday that his chapter in international cricket has come to an end.The left-handed batsman recently met with the national selection panel, which is preparing the Bangladesh squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, and had been awaiting his decision.

“I have been away from international cricket for quite some time, and the gap will not close. My chapter in international cricket is over,” Tamim wrote in a Facebook post on Friday.
“I have been reflecting on this for some time, and with the Champions Trophy ahead, I don’t want discussions about me to disrupt the team’s focus. I stepped away from the national contract a long time ago for this reason, although the media sometimes suggested otherwise,” he said.
“For someone who hasn’t been in a BCB contract for a year, there’s no point in such discussions. Every cricketer has the right to decide their future, and I’ve taken my time to make this decision. Now, I feel the moment has arrived,” he added.
“Captain Nazmul Hossain sincerely requested me to return, and I also spoke with the selection panel. I am grateful they believe I am still capable, but I followed my heart,” he said.
“It was shocking for me to step away before the 2023 World Cup, not for cricketing reasons. Still, wherever I went, fans expressed their wish to see me in the national team again. I deeply considered their love and support,” he said.
“My son didn’t tell me directly, but he told his mother that he wants to see me in the national jersey. I’m sorry to disappoint the fans and told my son, ‘When you grow older, you will understand your dad’s decision,'” he concluded.

Tamim had earlier retired from international cricket but later changed his mind.

( Cricbuzz)

 

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