Both Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan made their debuts in close proximity. Tamim was the first to enter the ODI format, Shakib coming in just a few months later. Shakib had debuted first in Tests, ahead of Tamim, who debuted in 2008. In friendship, the two of the big and young characters of Bangladesh cricket took the team to new heights. In their split, it is as if a broken mirror now shows the muddy atmosphere of the cricket fraternity.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon said that the board still considers Tamim Iqbal as their ODI captain and that it will wait and hope for a change of heart from the opener, who had shocked the nation earlier on Thursday with the news of his retirement from international cricket.

Tamim Iqbal sent shockwaves throughout the sporting fraternity yesterday when the Bangladesh ODI captain announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket with immediate effect.

Marylebone Cricket Club members who verbally abused Australian players during the second Ashes Test at Lord's have brought "shame" on the institution, according to the chairman.

Dutch captain Scott Edwards said Bas de Leede deserved to be immortalised by a statue after his magnificent all-round performance secured The Netherlands the final spot in the Cricket World Cup on Thursday.

A magnificent all-round performance by Bas de Leede secured The Netherlands the final spot in the Cricket World Cup after they beat Scotland by four wickets on Thursday.

Right-handed batter Rony Talukdar was named as replacement for former Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal, who announced his retirement on Thursday.

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.

Tamim's press conference will be held at Tower Inn Hotel in Chattogram at 1:30pm. He had personally sent text messages to the journalists late midnight, asking them to be present at the press conference which was initially scheduled for 12pm.

Australia can expect to face a fired-up England and a furious crowd in the third Ashes Test at Headingley starting Thursday as the row over Jonny Bairstow's divisive dismissal at Lord's rumbles on.

Shakib Al Hasan and Hridoy contributed 37 for the fourth wicket but once the former departed to a loose shot, no big partnerships developed. Hridoy felt conditions were moderately good but the team did not bat well