BCB thanks Tamim for his stellar International career

Dhaka, 11 Jan --The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) extended its

heartfelt gratitude to Tamim Iqbal for his outstanding contributions to the country's cricket.

In a facebook post on Friday, Tamim announced his retirement from the International cricket, ending a 17-year long career, decorated with some outstanding records.

"This is a moment of sorrow for Bangladesh cricket, and millions of fans worldwide would feel the same way, irrespective of their nationality," the BCB President Faruque Ahmed said, paying tribute to Tamim's glittering career.

"Tamim has been one of Bangladesh's greatest ambassadors internationally, not just for his skills but for the way he has carried himself throughout his two-decade-long career."

In an exceptional international career spanning from 2007 to 2023, Tamim has profoundly impacted the game in this country, inspiring cricket lovers both at home and abroad.

Tamim represented Bangladesh in 70 Test matches, 243 ODIs, and 78 T20 internationals, amassing 15,249 runs across formats and becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to reach 15,000 international runs.

With 25 hundreds to his name, Tamim remains the country's leading century-maker in international cricket and the only Bangladeshi player to score a century in T20 internationals.

His contributions in major international tournaments testify to his calibre and consistency. Tamim appeared in four ICC Cricket World Cups (2007-2019), six ICC World T20s (2007-2016), and one ICC Champions Trophy (2017).

In 2011, Tamim was named Wisden's Cricketer of the Year, highlighting his status as one of the finest players of his generation.

As captain of Bangladesh's ODI side from 2019 to 2023, he led the team to 21 victories in 35 completed matches, solidifying his legacy as one of the best ODI captains in Bangladesh's history. He also captained Bangladesh in one Test match.

"From the very beginning, he made the world sit up and take note of
Bangladesh cricket and for that, we are forever grateful. On behalf of the BCB, we thank Tamim Iqbal for his unparalleled service and wish him all the best in his life ahead," the BCB president said.-BSS