Tamim Iqbal reverses retirement decision after meeting Bangladesh PM

The turnaround in the end got here on Friday afternoon however ESPNcricinfo discovered of the assembly as early as Thursday night. It’s understood that Mashrafe, a member of parliament, began the method round that point when he spoke to the prime minister to probably intervene on this scenario. Tamim had, till then, refused to debate his retirement with Hassan.

Tamim made the retirement announcement on Thursday afternoon. In a reside TV broadcast, he broke down a number of instances whereas delivering a 13-minute monologue about his choice. It captured the airwaves and social media for the remainder of the day.

A distinct Tamim spoke to the media on Friday night outdoors the Prime Minister’s residence. He revealed that he had been given a break of six weeks to recuperate from his accidents.

“The honourable Prime Minister invited me to her residence this afternoon,” Tamim mentioned. “We had a protracted dialogue after which she instructed me to return to cricket. I’m withdrawing my retirement.

“I can say no to anybody however it’s unimaginable to say no to an important particular person within the nation. Mashrafe bhai referred to as me whereas Papon bhai [Hassan] was right here. They have been large elements [in the reversal]. The Prime Minister has additionally given me a break of a month and a half. I’ll full my remedy and return to taking part in cricket.”

BCB chief Hassan mentioned he knew an answer was across the nook, and was relieved to have been capable of sit with Tamim and persuade him to reverse his choice. “Having seen his press convention [on Thursday]I knew that he was being emotional about his choice,” Hassan mentioned. “I knew that if we might sit face-to-face, I might discover a answer.

“We sat with him by way of the Prime Minister, and he simply instructed you that he’s withdrawing the retirement letter. He’s not retired. He has taken a break of six weeks when he’ll bear rehab and prepare bodily and mentally. He’ll return to cricket quickly.”

Requested if he’s relieved, Hassan mentioned: “After all we’re relieved. How can we play with out our captain?”