Bangladesh batsman Tamim Iqbal announces shock retirement
Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal announced a shock retirement from international cricket on Thursday, months ahead of the ODI World Cup in India.
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Bangladesh's Tamim announces shock retirement from international cricket
"Yesterday against Afghanistan was my last international game, I am retiring from international cricket effective right now," Tamim told reporters.
Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh ODI Captain, Announces Shock Retirement From International Cricket
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.
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