'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 didn’t agree with Tamim raising question marks over his fitness ahead of first ODI against Afghanistan. “I will say it every time something like this happens - he passed the fitness test, so why did he tell the media that he is not totally fit? I speak to cricketers regularly but if they behave like this, I have to stop this culture.” Mortaza backed Tamim’s decision but questioned the timing of it.

World Cup Odi Decision Hassan Tamim  hassan  wait  test  iqbal  tamim  decision  expects  bcb  cup  world  say  told  chief  uturn  wise  retirement

History of this topic

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  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal announces retirement from international cricket again
4 days, 19 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
5 days, 23 hours 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 …

‘I don’t know’: Bangladesh coach Hathurusinghe on whether Tamim Iqbal is missed in top-order
1 year, 2 months ago

‘I don’t know’: Bangladesh coach Hathurusinghe on whether Tamim Iqbal is missed in top-order

The Hindu  

Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusinghe expressed his inability to address whether the absence of Tamim Iqbal is affecting the Tigers’ underperforming top-order ahead of their World Cup match against India on Thursday. During the pre-match press conference, Hathurusinghe admitted that they “haven’t put up complete batting performance, or to that matter, complete performance with the ball and bat so far.” Under …

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 …

'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 …

'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 …

'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 …

Discover Related