'If they don't want it, what can we do' - BCB president requests Tamim Iqbal to reconsider retirement decision
1 year, 6 months ago

'If they don't want it, what can we do' - BCB president requests Tamim Iqbal to reconsider retirement decision

India TV News  

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hasan has requested Tamim Iqbal to reconsider his retirement decision and return to the team ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on July 6. Nazmul revealed that he spoke with Tamim about the squad prior to the player's press conference on Thursday and said that he had regular communication with the legendary opener as well. Nazmul also added that the player is not responding to his calls since announcing his retirement and then contacted Tamim's brother Nafees Iqbal who is the manager of the Bangladesh cricket team. He further revealed that the board is hoping to sort out any issues with Tamim as their skipper stepping away during World Cup year is not a good sign.

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Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal retires from international cricket ahead of Champions Trophy
4 days, 13 hours ago

Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal retires from international cricket ahead of Champions Trophy

The Independent  

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Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal announces retirement from international cricket again
4 days, 20 hours ago

Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal announces retirement from international cricket again

The Hindu  

Bangladesh cricket stalwart Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket, marking the second time he has stepped away from the game. With the deadline for Champions Trophy squad announcements set for January 12, the Bangladesh Cricket Board was prepared to wait until the last moment for Tamim's decision. Tamim, however, dismissed the BCB's prolonged anticipation for his response, …

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal announces international retirement
6 days ago

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal announces international retirement

India Today  

Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket for the second time, having previously stepped away in July 2023 during an emotional press conference. "I have been away from international cricket for a long time," Tamim wrote on Facebook. The time has come Tamim went on to say that the BCB waiting for his reply was unnecessary as he …

Taskin Ahmed to retire from Tests? Pacer asks BCB to not consider him for red-ball cricket
11 months, 1 week ago

Taskin Ahmed to retire from Tests? Pacer asks BCB to not consider him for red-ball cricket

India Today  

Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed has requested the Bangladesh Cricket Board for an exit from Test cricket. Taskin, one of Bangladesh's best pacers in the recent times has told the board that he wants to focus only on the white-ball format of the game. BCB cricket operation chairman Jalal Yunus confirmed the development to Cricbuzz on Saturday, 3 February. Jalal …

ICC World Cup 2023: BCB could have handled Tamim Iqbal issue better, says former Bangladesh skipper Ashraful
1 year, 2 months ago

ICC World Cup 2023: BCB could have handled Tamim Iqbal issue better, says former Bangladesh skipper Ashraful

The Hindu  

Not many noticed Mohammad Ashraful at the Wankhede Stadium press box on Saturday afternoon. But the former Bangladesh captain, who is currently in India as a commentator for a Bengali sports outlet, enjoyed each and every moment of the South Africa vs England World Cup fixture. ICC World Cup 2023: ‘Jansen said I’m not allowed to walk off the field …

Tamim Iqbal slams Bangladesh Cricket Board following World Cup squad snub
1 year, 3 months ago

Tamim Iqbal slams Bangladesh Cricket Board following World Cup squad snub

Firstpost  

Tamim Iqbal has rubbished reports claiming the he had pulled out of the ODI World Cup squad due to fitness concerns. Following the squad announcement, Minhajul Abedin, the chairman of the Bangladesh team selection panel, cited Tamim’s long-persistent back injury as the reason behind his snub. We didn’t want to take a risk in a long World Cup campaign as …

Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal steps down as ODI captain
1 year, 5 months ago

Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal steps down as ODI captain

The Hindu  

Tamim Iqbal stepped down on Thursday as captain of Bangladesh’s one-day international side and pulled his name out of the Asia Cup to be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in August and September. The 34-year-old opening batsman announced his decision citing an injury problem after holding a meeting with senior officials within the Bangladesh Cricket Board in Dhaka a …

Tamim Iqbal steps down as Bangladesh ODI skipper, pulls out of Asia Cup 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamim Iqbal steps down as Bangladesh ODI skipper, pulls out of Asia Cup 2023

India Today  

Tamim Iqbal, on Thursday, August 3, stepped down as the skipper of the Bangladesh ODI team. Tamim was said to have taken the decision keeping in mind his workload ahead of the World Cup 2023, which is scheduled to take place from October 5 to November 19 on Indian soil. ðŸšè BREAKING NEWS ðŸšè Tamim Iqbal has decided to step …

Tamim Iqbal steps down as Bangladesh ODI captain, ruled out of Asia Cup with injury
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamim Iqbal steps down as Bangladesh ODI captain, ruled out of Asia Cup with injury

India TV News  

In a major development in Bangladesh cricket, the batter Tamim Iqbal stepped down as ODI captain on Thursday, August 3. So, his sudden decision to leave captaincy duties comes as a shocker for the fans and especially to Bangladesh Cricket Board in the World Cup year. Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, wicketkeeper batters Litton Das and Mushifiqur Rahim are the …

Tamim Iqbal reverses retirement decision after meeting with Bangladesh PM
1 year, 6 months ago

Tamim Iqbal reverses retirement decision after meeting with Bangladesh PM

Firstpost  

Tamim Iqbal has decided to go back on his decision to retire from international cricket immediately afyer a timely intervention by none other than Bangladesh’s Prime Minster. The Bangladesh batter met the Prime Minister at her residence with his wife, his former captain Mashrafe Mortaza and Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Nazmul Hassan, the report added. “Prime Minister also gave me …

Tamim Iqbal withdraws decision to retire after Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina intervenes
1 year, 6 months ago

Tamim Iqbal withdraws decision to retire after Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina intervenes

The Hindu  

Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal withdrew his retirement from international cricket on Friday - a day after shocking teammates with his sudden resignation - following a meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the country’s cricket board said. But on Friday, Bangladesh Cricket Board director Jalal Yunus told AFP that Tamim had a change of heart after meeting with Hasina at her …

'Not a wise decision': BCB chief expects Tamim Iqbal to do U-turn on retirement
1 year, 6 months ago

'Not a wise decision': BCB chief expects Tamim Iqbal to do U-turn on retirement

Firstpost  

Tamim Iqbal announced shock retirement from international cricket on Thursday and claimed “this is the end for me.” Despite the farewell, Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan hopes the players changes his mind and is part of the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. We didn’t have a reason to think differently.” Although, Hasan had told local media that he …

'If you ask about Tamim... I think I should leave': Bangladesh's interim skipper brutally takes reporter down in PC
1 year, 6 months ago

'If you ask about Tamim... I think I should leave': Bangladesh's interim skipper brutally takes reporter down in PC

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh cricket were hit with a massive setback on Thursday when their ODI captain, Tamim Iqbal announced a sudden retirement from international cricket. Tamim's decision left the cricket fraternity in shock, particularly given the fact that the ODI World Cup takes place in merely three months time in India. Litton Das during the press conference ahead of Bangladesh's second ODI …

Tamim Iqbal makes dramatic retirement U-turn, reverses decision to end international career
1 year, 6 months ago

Tamim Iqbal makes dramatic retirement U-turn, reverses decision to end international career

India Today  

Legendary Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal reversed his shock retirement decision after an intervention from Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday, 7 July. Iqbal, who had announced his retirement from ODI cricket on July 6, three months away from the ODI World Cup 2023 had a change of heart after he was persuaded by the Bangladesh PM after a private …

Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal retires 3 months before World Cup, breaks down in press conference
1 year, 6 months ago

Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal retires 3 months before World Cup, breaks down in press conference

India Today  

Bangladesh ODI captain, Tamim Iqbal, on Thursday announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an abrupt end to his illustrious 16-year career. The shocking announcement was made by Tamim himself during an emotional press conference held in Chattogram, just three months before the World Cup in India. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has not yet named a successor to the ODI …

'Nobody gives me chance to explain my plan. I deserve it': Tamim Iqbal slams BCB over T20I return
2 years, 7 months ago

'Nobody gives me chance to explain my plan. I deserve it': Tamim Iqbal slams BCB over T20I return

Hindustan Times  

Seasoned opener Tamim Iqbal has lashed out at the Bangladesh Cricket Board for not giving him a 'chance' to clear things up about his future in the T20 format of the sport. Tamim Iqbal during a practice session Tamim, who has been struggling with a longstanding knee injury, last played a T20 International against Zimbabwe at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium in …

Bangladesh's Tamim Iqbal takes six-month break from T20I cricket
2 years, 11 months ago

Bangladesh's Tamim Iqbal takes six-month break from T20I cricket

India TV News  

Highlights The 32-year-old made the announcement following his discussions with top BCB. Explosive Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has expressed that he is taking a break from international T20 cricket for the next six months. The decision rose many eyebrows as this also put a question mark on Iqbal's participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. Tamim, …

Tamim Iqbal granted break from cricket by Bangladesh Cricket Board
5 years, 5 months ago

Tamim Iqbal granted break from cricket by Bangladesh Cricket Board

India TV News  

Tamim Iqbal has been granted a break from cricket by the Bangladesh Cricket Board. He will now be available for Bangladesh's tour of India in November where they will play three T20Is and two Tests. In his letter to the BCB, Tamim, who is Bangladesh's highest run-scorer in all formats of the game, had asked for a break after a …

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