Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon rued the manner in which former ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement, saying that the spontaneous decision took him aback and that it was unacceptable given the marquee schedules the Tigers have this year.

Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has come up with an emotional tribute on a social media post for ‘best of the bests’ Tamim Iqbal.

Veteran coach Nazmul Abedin Fahim lamented the manner in which former Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal hung up his boots when he announced his retirement at a city hotel in Chattogram on Thursday.

Tamim was overcome by the gravity of what he was going to announce, tears rolling from his eyes. When he spoke, he communicated just how difficult a time this was for him.

Bangladesh legend Tamim Iqbal Khan announced his retirement from international cricket today.

Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket this afternoon.

Tamim achieved a legendary status during his stellar career, filled with iconic moments, as arguably the best opener the country ever produced.

“I have no individual desire. The only dream I have right now is to win a trophy for the country,” said the prolific left-hander when asked about his next dream as a player.

Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from international cricket today. 

Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal is currently addressing media at a press conference in Chattogram.