Tamim Iqbal reverses retirement decision after meeting Bangladesh PM

Tamim Iqbal called a press conference on July 6 in Chittagong and announced his retirement from international cricket in disgrace.

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After the news of his retirement was published in the media, all the fans at home and abroad were shocked.

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Fans blamed BCB for announcing his retirement

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In fact, after the defeat in the first one-day match against Afghanistan, he suddenly called a press conference and took this decision.

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Then Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called Tamim from Chittagong to Ganabhaban on July 7.

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At noon, Tamim went to Ganobhaban to meet the Prime Minister along with the former national team captain and Member of Parliament Mashrafe Bin Mortaza.

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Tamim was accompanied by his wife Ayesha Iqbal and BCB president Nazmul Hassan papon

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About three hours after leaving the Prime Minister's house, Tamim retracted his decision in front of the media.

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He said that the honorable Prime Minister invited me to his residence today at noon.

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We discussed with him for a long time. He instructed me to return to the game. I am taking my retirement right now.

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Because I can say no to everyone, but it is impossible for me to say no to the biggest person in the country.

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