Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday with the 35-year-old star run-getter insisting the "chapter is over". "My chapter in international cricket is over.

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.

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket. He made the announcement in a post

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal confirmed his retirement, saying his chapter in international cricket is over. "I have been away from international cricket for a long time, and the gap will not close. My chapter in international cricket is over," Tamim wrote in a Facebook post Friday.

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket, turning down a chance to return in the Champions Trophy.

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.”

Bangladesh cricket stalwart Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket, marking the second time he has stepped away from the game.

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.