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.

Bangladesh's former opener and captain Tamim Iqbal announced his departure from international cricket on Friday. "My chapter in international cricket is over", he wrote on Facebook in Bengali. "I have been away from international cricket for a long time.

The Bangladeshi batting great and former captain’s confirmation comes two days before the ICC’s deadline for teams participating in the Champions Trophy to announce their provisional squad.

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

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from international cricket after representing the national team in 387 matches and scoring

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.Tamim, who scored more

The 35-year-old says he did not want to be a distraction for the team amid rumours he could be selected for the squad

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.

Tamim Iqbal took to Facebook to announce his retirement. "I have been away from international cricket for a long time. That distance will remain. My chapter in international crick