Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal takes 6-month break from T20Is, to give attention to Tests and 2023 World Cup preparation

While it was earlier reported that Tamim, 32, may take a break from T20Is till the 2023 World Cup, he mentioned that he has been requested by the Bangladesh Cricket Board hierarchy to proceed enjoying T20Is.  Tamim has not performed a T20I since March 2020. (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSTamim has not performed a T20I since March 2020He has scored 1758 runs in 78 T20I matchesHe mentioned he hoped his substitute is so good that he is not wanted within the 2022 T20 World CupSenior Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has mentioned that he will not be enjoying T20 Internationals for the following six months, selecting to focus on Bangladesh’s World Test Championship marketing campaign and put together for the 2023 World Cup.

While it was earlier reported that Tamim, 32, may take a break from T20Is till the 2023 World Cup, he mentioned that he has been requested by the Bangladesh Cricket Board hierarchy to proceed enjoying T20Is.”For the last couple of days, I am having meeting with BCB president, Jalal bhai (BCB cricket operation chairman) and Kazi Inam (BCB director) and they all wanted me to continue T20 cricket especially at least till the World Cup,” Tamim instructed reporters at Chattogram on Thursday.”But my version is different. All I can say is that I am not continuing T20 international cricket for next six months. I will focus on Tests and ODIs during these six months. We have got Test Championship and preparation for the 2023 World Cup, so I will put all my focus on these two formats.”Hope that whoever will play within the nationwide group will accomplish that nicely that I will not be required in worldwide cricket. After six months, if a scenario arises that group administration feels I’m required within the World Cup (T20) and if I’m prepared, we’ll focus on.”Tamim has scored 1758 runs in 78 T20I matches and has not performed within the format since March 2020.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.