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[Saba Sports News] In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh’s cricketing world was thrown into controversy when Tamim Iqbal, the veteran left-handed opener, admitted to not being in prime physical condition before a crucial match against Afghanistan. This admission led to a public rebuke from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief, Nazmul Hassan, and ultimately resulted in Tamim’s exclusion from the Asia Cup 2023 and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
Tamim then took to social media, hinting at a forthcoming revelation related to these events. He mentioned that everyone, including the Bangladesh team and his fans, had the right to know. This created a buzz, and anticipation grew as journalists were invited to a press conference by Tamim.
During the press conference, Tamim shocked everyone by announcing his retirement from cricket. BCB expressed hope for a change in his decision, and the board refrained from naming a new captain. However, the situation took another twist when Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina personally intervened, leading to Tamim’s return to Dhaka for a meeting. Following their discussion, he reversed his retirement decision and confirmed the news to the media.