Tamim Iqbal Retires from International Cricket Ahead of Champions Trophy

The former Bangladesh captain ends his record-breaking career, citing a desire to avoid distractions for the team.

Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh's highest run-scorer in ODIs, announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 35.
He played 70 Tests, 243 ODIs, and 78 T20Is, amassing over 15,000 runs and scoring 25 centuries across formats.
Tamim stated he made the decision to avoid being a distraction for the team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy in February 2025.
This marks his second retirement announcement after briefly stepping away in 2023, a decision he reversed following intervention by Bangladesh's Prime Minister.
Despite efforts by team captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and selectors to bring him back, Tamim chose to focus on personal priorities and franchise cricket.