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Bangladesh’s one-day international captain Tamim Iqbal has retired from international cricket – just three months before the Cricket World Cup.
The 34-year-old batter said he is quitting all forms of the international game with immediate effect.
Tamim broke into tears as he made the announcement during a news conference, broadcast live on national television.
“There was no sudden reason behind this, I was thinking about it for quite some time,” he said.
“I was talking about it with my family members for a few days. I thought this was the right time for me to decide.”
Tamim’s announcement comes a day after he played in the first ODI of a three-match series against Afghanistan, scoring 13 off 21 balls as Afghanistan claimed a 17-run win.
The opening batter came under heavy criticism, led by Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan, for deciding to play despite…
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