Tamim made his international debut in a 2007 One-Day International (ODI) against Zimbabwe in Harare. He played 243 ODIs, 70 tests and 78 Twenty20 internationals (T20Is).<\/p>\n
Tamim previously retired from international cricket a few months before the 50-overs World Cup in India in 2023 but reversed that decision in a day. He then missed out on the World Cup due to a back injury.<\/p>\n
The 35-year-old scored over 15 000 runs across all formats and hit 25 centuries – the most by any Bangladesh batter. He last played for Bangladesh in their 2-0 ODI series defeat at home against New Zealand in September 2023.<\/p>\n
“I have been away from international cricket for a long time. That distance will remain. My chapter in international cricket is over,” he wrote in a post on social media.<\/p>\n
“I have been thinking about this for a long time. Now that a big event like the Champions Trophy is coming up, I do not want to be the focus of anyone’s attention, which could lead to the team losing their focus.”<\/p>\n
The Champions Trophy will take place in Pakistan from February 19-March 9. Bangladesh are in Group A, alongside hosts and defending champions Pakistan, New Zealand and India.<\/p>\n
“Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto sincerely asked me to return to the team (for the Champions Trophy),” Tamim added.<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
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