Tamim Iqbal has stepped down as Bangladesh one-day worldwide (ODI) captain and can miss the Asia Cup as he continues to get well from a again damage.
Tamim introduced his shock retirement final month earlier than reversing the choice inside 24 hours following his assembly with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Talking to reporters on Thursday, the 34-year-old opener mentioned he mentioned his damage subject with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan earlier than relinquishing captaincy.
“I have always helped the team over everything else. Keeping that in mind, stepping down is the best possible decision,” Tamim mentioned.
“I want to give my best as a player whenever the opportunity comes. I have spoken to the prime minister, and she understood.”
Tamim will miss the Asia Cup, to be co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 30, however is hoping to return to motion within the house ODI sequence in opposition to New Zealand in September.
“I want to play the New Zealand series in the best possible shape,” mentioned Tamim, who can be eager to do nicely within the subsequent 50-overs World Cup in India.
“We could have rushed it for the Asia Cup but we are opting against it. I am very hopeful that I will be available for the World Cup.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
