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‘Retirement aisa lo ki 4 desh ke log manane lage’ – Fans react as Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal withdraws his retirement after speaking to PM Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal has withdrawn his retirement from international cricket after speaking with PM Sheikh Hasina. Iqbal, who announced his retirement in a press conference on Thursday, was asked to stay with the team and lead it in the upcoming marquee tournaments, including the World Cup and Asia Cup.
According to media reports, the Bangladesh player met with the prime minister at her mansion, along with his wife, former captain Mashrafe Mortaza, and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan. Notably, Hassan has already asked Iqbal to think about his decision after appointing Litton Das as interim skipper.
It’s worth noting that BCB has named Das as interim captain for the remaining two ODI games against Afghanistan. After failing in the first game against the visitors, Iqbal announced his retirement with tears during the press conference. His decision shocked everyone, including BCB, as they were unaware of this situation.
“This is its end”, said Tamim Iqbal while announcing his retirement
While announcing his retirement, Iqbal said, “This is the end for me. I have given my best. I have tried my best. I am retiring from international cricket at this moment. I want to thank all my teammates, coaches, BCB officials, family members, and those who have been with me through my long journey. They kept faith in me.”
“I also want to thank the fans. Your love and faith in me inspired me to give my very best for Bangladesh. I want to ask for your prayers for the next chapter of my life. Please keep me in your prayers,” he had added. Notably, Iqbal is the highest run scorer for Bangladesh in one-day internationals. He will be an important asset for them in the upcoming Asia Cup and the World Cup.
Here is how fans reacted to Tamim Iqbal’s decision:
Documentaries about how bcci,bcb and pcb work will be much more interesting and gripping than 'the test' 😂
— Noone (@UdtaS) July 7, 2023
Good decision… he's one of the finest opener in world cricket. His presence will make big impact for Bangladesh.
— Flintstones 🏕️ (@PowerXmer) July 7, 2023
I think we all predicted he will take retirement back everybody know how Bangladesh cricket works 🤣
— U M A Y R (@umayr99) July 7, 2023
He had to withdraw it how can a player of his calibre retire at just 28
— Abhishek Sharma (@Abhiiit23) July 7, 2023
— Sudhanshu Ranjan Singh (@memegineers_) July 7, 2023
😂😂😂😂
Liton das bhechara kuch ghanto ka captain— Smarth Bhatia (@smarth_30) July 7, 2023
My Man Tamim took inspiration from Shahid Khan DUCKRIDI 😂
— Anubhav K😈🇮🇳 (@Anubhav_Memerz) July 7, 2023
— Bargav Rangan (@animeshwar) July 7, 2023
Poor captaincy by Rohit Sharma
— Dhruv (@imdhruv2007) July 7, 2023
Naagin dance show by bangla pm to impress tamim
— Sergio Marquina (@viratified_king) July 7, 2023
Dhoni ka v koi karwa deta withdrawal 🙂
— Anish Singh (@Itz_me_traitor) July 7, 2023
Isme kaunsi badi baat ho gayi ?? pic.twitter.com/9DGs4Dsd8A
— Rainbow Salt (@Rainbowsalts91) July 7, 2023
Breaking News 🪀
Tamim Iqbal is returning to cricket after breaking his retirement at the request of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.— Protik Chowdhury (@ProtikChowdhu19) July 7, 2023
Those who expressed their hopes and aspirations for his upcoming journey after his retirement, yesterday.
Belike:👇🏻😭 pic.twitter.com/NsscVnIuA9— 🇮🇳ꪜ𝐢𝐧𝐨⁹⁶🚩 (@Vinod96s) July 7, 2023
Bro defo got paid to not retire 💀
— aki (@zer0aki) July 7, 2023
