Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh ODI Captain, Announces Shock Retirement From International Cricket

06.07.2023 - 08:57 sports.ndtv.com

In what comes as a shocking development from the world of cricket, the Bangladesh ODI captain has announced his retirement from international cricket.

The decision comes just a day after the Bangla Tigers suffered an unexpected loss to Afghanistan in a rain-curtailed encounter.

With the ODI World Cup just three months away, Bangladesh would now have to look for a new captain. Tamim was extremely emotional as he announced his retirement in a press conference.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is yet to announce the name of Tamim's successor in teh 50-over format. Chances are high that one of Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das gets the job.

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