Former Bangladesh one-day captain Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket, saying he did not wish to be a distraction for the team ahead of the Champions Trophy.

This is the second time he has called time on his career, having previously retired in July 2023 only to reverse the decision within 24 hours

The Bangladeshi batting great and former captain’s confirmation comes two days before the ICC’s deadline for teams participating in the Champions Trophy to announce their provisional squad.

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Bangladesh opening batter Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from the international cricket. “Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto sincerely asked me to return to the team. There were discussions with the selection committee too. I am grateful to them for still considering me in the team. However, I have listened to my own heart.”

Former Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal revealed that current captain Najmul Hasan Shanto and the selection committee asked him to return to the team but the 35-year-old listen to his heart to retire from the international cricket.

Tamim Iqbal took to Facebook to announce his retirement. "I have been away from international cricket for a long time. That distance will remain. My chapter in international crick