Tamim Iqbal publicizes retirement from worldwide cricket
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Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal introduced his retirement from worldwide cricket on Thursday.
Iqbal, who performed within the first ODI for his workforce within the ongoing collection in opposition to Afghanistan, opted to name it quits instantly.
“This is the end for me. I have given my best. I have tried my best. I am retiring from international cricket from this moment,” he stated in a extremely emotional press convention.
“I need to thank all my team-mates, coaches, BCB officers, my relations, and people who have been with me via my lengthy journey. They saved religion in me.
“I also want to thank the fans. Your love and faith in me inspired me to give my very best for Bangladesh. I want to ask for your prayers for the next chapter of my life. Please keep me in your prayers,” he added.
Iqbal introduced his retirement from T20 Internationals final yr.
He is among the greatest openers to have come out of Bangladesh, having scored 5083 runs in Tests and 8313 runs in ODIs.