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Veteran Bangladesh Batter Tamim Iqbal Left Out Of Central Contract List | Cricket News
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Veteran Bangladesh Batter Tamim Iqbal Left Out Of Central Contract List | Cricket News

[ad_1] Veteran Bangladesh batter Tamim Iqbal has been left out of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) central contract list for the year 2024. The BCB announced the contracts on Monday and former captain was one of the biggest omissions in Bangladesh cricket governing body's central contract list for 2024. Tamim had a turbulent 2023 after announcing his retirement in the lead-up to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, changing his mind in less than a day, and then resigning as captain two months before the big event. In addition to Tamim, the individuals on the central contracts list that are ...
Tamim Iqbal Left Out Of BCB’s Central Contracts List | Cricket News
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Tamim Iqbal Left Out Of BCB’s Central Contracts List | Cricket News

[ad_1] Out-of-favour Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has been excluded from the BCB's central contracts list for 2024, putting a question mark on the veteran cricketer's international future. Former captain Tamim, who had retired from international cricket in July last year, had reversed his decision within 24 hours after Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked him to continue. Tamim's decision to quit the game was because of his worsening relationship with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan, who had questioned the left-handed batter's professionalism. BCB's m...
Bangladesh Skipper Shakib Al Hasan Rips Into ‘Childish’ Teammate Tamim Iqbal | Cricket News
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Bangladesh Skipper Shakib Al Hasan Rips Into ‘Childish’ Teammate Tamim Iqbal | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Bangladesh cricket team is going through a troublesome phase, right before the start of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. In the final 15-man squad that the Bangla Tigers announced, there was no space for star opening batter Tamim Iqbal while Shakib Al Hasan was named the captain of the side. Tamim's exit from the team left many surprised, but according to skipper Shakib, the management had few options but to axe Tamim, who is 'childish' and a player who plays for 'individual success over team's'.In a chat with Bangladesh media outlet, T Sports, Shakib took a swipe at Tamim, claiming the opening batter didn't want to play in the middle order, even if it benefitted the team. Shakib cited the example of India's Rohit Sharma as he explained why a player would always keep the team i...
Bangladesh Drop Ex-captain Tamim Iqbal From Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad | Cricket News
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Bangladesh Drop Ex-captain Tamim Iqbal From Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad | Cricket News

[ad_1] Bangladesh on Tuesday announced their 15-man squad for the ODI World Cup in India, leaving out former captain Tamim Iqbal due to injury concerns. Tamim, 34, who retired in a shock move in July before reversing his decision a day later at the request of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, returned to the side only last week for the opening two matches of the just-concluded home series against New Zealand. Tamim established himself as one of the country's most dependable players and is the only Bangladeshi to score centuries in all three formats of the game.But he took a break from Tuesday's final match that Bangladesh lost by seven wickets in Dhaka, and reportedly refused to give a guarantee of his participation in all matches in the World Cup.Top-selling Bengali newspaper Pro...
“Don’t Think It Looks Good”: Tamim Iqbal On Litton Das’ Call To Bring Back Ish Sodhi | Cricket News
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“Don’t Think It Looks Good”: Tamim Iqbal On Litton Das’ Call To Bring Back Ish Sodhi | Cricket News

[ad_1] The New Zealand vs Bangladesh contest saw some epic scenes unfold in the second ODI after Ish Sodhi was run out at the non-striker's end. It was Bangladesh bowler Hasan Mahmud who decided to dismiss the Kiwi player, although the decision was reversed after Bangladesh skipper Litton Das decided to recall the player. While many fans applaud Das for his gesture, the decision wasn't fully accepted even within the Bangladesh team. The side's senior batter Tamim Iqbal, in fact, said that he didn't find anything wrong with the non-striker dismissal that was inflicted by Hasan Mahmud."I don't see anything wrong in it," Tamim said after the match which ended in New Zealand's favour. "The rule is there. If we get someone out, or one of us gets out in that manner, I don't think we should rea...
“Absence Of Senior Players Big Miss”: Bangladesh Captain Shakib Al Hasan | Cricket News
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“Absence Of Senior Players Big Miss”: Bangladesh Captain Shakib Al Hasan | Cricket News

[ad_1] Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan on Wednesday rued the absence of experienced players like Liton Das, but said they have enough quality in their ranks to paper over their unavailability in the Asia Cup. Bangladesh will face six-time and defending champion Sri Lanka on Thursday. But they will be without veterans like Das, Tamim Iqbal and Ebadot Hosain, all ruled out due to different reasons. While Das could not recover in time from viral fever, Iqbal and Hosain are injured."Of course, it (absence of veteran players) is a big miss. If you talk about Liton, he has been part of the team for the last four or five years, and he was doing consistently well for Bangladesh.“But having said that this will give an opportunity to someone else and I hope they make full use of this opportunit...
“Fastest Things…”: Rajasthan Royals’ Hilarious Take On Tamim Iqbal’s Retirement U-Turn | Cricket News
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“Fastest Things…”: Rajasthan Royals’ Hilarious Take On Tamim Iqbal’s Retirement U-Turn | Cricket News

[ad_1] Tamim Iqbal, along with his wife, met Sheikh Hasina at her residence in Dhaka.© AFPLess than 24 hours after announcing his retirement from international cricket, Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal decided to take back his decision of hanging his boots on Friday. His change of decision came following an intervention by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Tamim, along with his wife, met Hasina alongside former captain Mashrafe Mortaza and BCB president Nazmul Hassan. The southpaw shared a post on Instagram with a picture alongside Hasina and he wrote, "Can't say no to the Honourable Prime Minister".Tamim's u-turn, however, irked Rajasthan Royals, who shared an interesting post regarding the same."Fastest things in 2023," RR shared a meme with Tamim's picture.Fastest things in 2023 ...
Tamim Iqbal Takes U-Turn On International Retirement After PM Sheikh Hasina’s Intervention | Cricket News
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Tamim Iqbal Takes U-Turn On International Retirement After PM Sheikh Hasina’s Intervention | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal© TwitterTamim Iqbal has reportedly decided to withdraw his decision to retire from international cricket after an intervention from Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. It came as a shock for several cricket fans when the veteran left-hander announced his retirement on Thursday following the loss against Afghanistan in the first ODI encounter in the three-match series. However, ESPNCricinfo reported on Friday that he had a conversation with Sheikh Hasina regarding the matter and he has now decided to perform a U-turn of his decision to leave cricket.Tamim made the announcement during a press conference on Thursday."This is the end for me. I have given my best. I have tried my best. I am retiring from international cricket from thi...
Bangladesh Captain Tamim Iqbal Breaks Down While Announcing Sudden Retirement. Watch | Cricket News
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Bangladesh Captain Tamim Iqbal Breaks Down While Announcing Sudden Retirement. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Bangladesh ODI captain and one of their most accomplished all format cricketers Tamim Iqbal on Thursday announced his retirement with immediate effect, just three months ahead of the 50-over World Cup in India. The 34-year-old left-handed batter made the shock announcement a day after his team lost the opening ODI against Afghanistan here. "This is the end for me. I have given my best. I have tried my best. I am retiring from international cricket from this moment," said Iqbal."I want to thank all my teammates, coaches, BCB officials, my family members, and those who have been with me through my long journey. They kept faith in me," he added.He broke down during the press conference.Seeing Tamim Iqbal crying broke my heart.But I must say it was a timely decision.He always said he ...
Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh ODI Captain, Announces Shock Retirement From International Cricket | Cricket News
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Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh ODI Captain, Announces Shock Retirement From International Cricket | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Tamim Iqbal© AFPIn what comes as a shocking development from the world of cricket, the Bangladesh ODI captain has announced his retirement from international cricket. The decision comes just a day after the Bangla Tigers suffered an unexpected loss to Afghanistan in a rain-curtailed encounter. With the ODI World Cup just three months away, Bangladesh would now have to look for a new captain. Tamim was extremely emotional as he announced his retirement in a press conference.The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is yet to announce the name of Tamim's successor in teh 50-over format. Chances are high that one of Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das gets the job. Shakib is already leading the Bangladesh team in the T20I format, while Litton is the Test captain.Tamim had confirmed...