The rough way in which even stalwarts like Tamim and Shakib are handled speaks volumes about the overall mistreatment of players by the BCB.

It was under extraordinary circumstances that ODI captain Tamim Iqbal had announced his shock retirement on Thursday and, just as surprisingly, he withdrew his decision to retire from international cricket the following day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s intervention.

Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza revealed that it was upon Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s wishes that Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal withdrew his retirement on Friday.

Bangladesh batter Tamim Iqbal decided to withdraw his retirement after meeting the Prime Minister on Friday afternoon, BCB president Nazmul Hassan Papon told the media after the meeting.

Tamim, who announced his retirement from international cricket yesterday, was supposed to meet the PM at her office at 2:30pm, the sources confirmed to The Daily Star.

Liton entertained a few questions at the press conference regarding the Tamim issue and the opener’s shock retirement, but at one point lost his cool over the subtext of the press event.

Tamim might have broken down in tears a few times during the press conference, but he made sure he maintained his decency and did not throw mud to anyone; instead he thanked everyone for the support he got over the years.

The all-rounder, who will likely lead the ODI team in the long run in Tamim's absence, wrote that it would be strange to be there out in the middle without the left-handed opener.

It was the 2007 World Cup and if one expected a 17-year Bangladesh batsman to be overcome with the nerves of playing against one of the best side in the world in India, they had another think coming. For Tamim Iqbal, just five games deep into his ODI career, showed the meaning of class and domination against a fine India attack.

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.

On Thursday, 6 July, 2023 Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from international cricket. Having been one of the key players of the Bangladesh cricket team for quite a long time, it came as a shock and fans across the country had all sorts of emotions and reactions to the announcement.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

The Bangladesh team management is likely to opt for a similar strategy dependent on their pace options for their ODI opener against Afghanistan at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Tuesday.