Bangladesh captain just a day after announcing his retirement from international cricket tamim iqbal He took back his decision to retire from the game. The move comes after the intervention of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Tamim met the PM of Bangladesh and also posted its picture on his social media.
The opener made a shocking announcement on Thursday when he suddenly decided to walk out after the ODI against Afghanistan. After the statement of Bangladesh Cricket Board President Nazmul Hasan, speculations were being made whether he has retired. But now he has withdrawn his decision and has also confirmed it. “Today (Friday) afternoon, the Prime Minister invited me to his house. He scolded me and asked me to play again, so I have decided to come back from retirement this time,” Tamim was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz. ”
“I can say no to everyone, but it was impossible for me to say no to someone with the authority of the Prime Minister. (Bangladesh Cricket Board President) Papon (Nazmul Hasan) bhai, and Mashrafe (Murtaza) bhai also big, big factors Mashrafe Bhai called me here and Papon Bhai was also here.
Tamim said, “The prime minister also gave me a break of one-and-a-half months for treatment and other things. After I am mentally free, I will play the rest of the matches.”
Tamim’s sudden resignation
A teary-eyed Tamim made the shocking announcement in front of the media. “This is the end for me. I have given my best. I have tried my best. I am retiring from international cricket at this time. I thank all my teammates, coaches, BCB officials, my family members and those I want to thank them for being with me during my long journey. They kept faith in me,” he had said.
BCB chairman Nazmul Hasan asked Tamim to reconsider his decision
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Cricket Board President Nazmul Hasan had told the media that he wanted Tamim to reconsider his decision to retire. Following the 34-year-old’s decision on Thursday, Hasan chaired an emergency meeting. After the meeting, he talked to the media and kept his words. “The reason why we sat today is because suddenly we saw Tamim announce in the media that he has retired. It was completely unexpected for us because we used to have regular communication… and because he We talked to him about the team and today also I have talked to him, Nazmul, who was the ODI captain earlier also, said after the meeting.
Hasan said that he had sent a message to Tamim’s brother to get hold of the batsman. “I have been trying to talk to him since morning and later tried to talk to Nafees Iqbal (Bangladesh team manager and Tamim’s brother) but he is still unreachable. At that time, I called Nafees Sent a message that I want him to lead the team in this series and later we can sit and discuss what can be done. A great cricketer like him should not take hasty and emotional decisions and he will do a lot for the team. are important.
“If he (Tamim) doesn’t play then the vice-captain will run the show and Liton is there as vice-captain. We want him to change his mind and come back and he hasn’t given us resignation, but whatever we hear are, he was told.” in the media,” he said.
However, after this decision, Bangladesh has currently handed over the captaincy to Liton Das. In particular, it was speculated that Hasan’s media statement about playing against Afghanistan despite Tamim not being 100 per cent fit played a role in the batsman’s decision to retire. But the chairman denied any such speculation. “It is out of the question (that my comment played a part in it). Do you think such a decision can be taken suddenly before the Asia Cup and the World Cup, what are you saying? I think it It is an emotional decision though he said that he has taken this decision after thinking for some time and talking to his family,” Najmul said.