Tamim Iqbal, the former Bangladesh cricket captain, has hinted at a possible return to the national side with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup rapidly approaching. In a recent interview, Iqbal shared his thoughts on the circumstances that would need to align for him to consider a comeback, sparking excitement among fans and the cricket community about the potential for his involvement in the upcoming tournament.
Bangladesh’s current squad is preparing for the prestigious event, and Tamim’s return could provide valuable experience and leadership to the team. As the cricket world eagerly awaits his decision, all eyes are on the former captain to see if he will rejoin the international stage and contribute to Bangladesh’s pursuit of T20 World Cup success.
Former Bangladesh captain and opening batsman Tamim Iqbal has recently revealed his stance on potentially returning to the national side. During a press conference held shortly after his Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) victory, Tamim emphasized that certain conditions would have to be met for him to consider returning to play at the international level.
Addressing the media, Tamim clarified that his decision to return would hinge on whether the circumstances were right, personally and professionally. Despite the excitement surrounding the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Tamim remains cautious, highlighting the importance of ensuring that all elements align before committing to rejoin the Bangladesh national team.
As a seasoned player with a wealth of experience, Tamim’s potential return to the international arena could bring invaluable guidance and leadership to the squad. Fans and the cricket community alike are eager to see if the former captain will indeed make a comeback and contribute to Bangladesh’s pursuit of success on the global stage.
While Tamim’s statements leave the door open for a return, it is clear that he is taking a measured and thoughtful approach to his decision-making process. With the cricket world watching intently, only time will tell if the stars will align for Tamim Iqbal’s return to international cricket.
“I would like to say one thing clearly. For me to come back, a lot of things have to be right otherwise there’s no point for me to just come back and play,” Tamim said.
In July last year, Tamim Iqbal, the former Bangladesh skipper and opening batsman, announced his retirement from international cricket during a home ODI series against Afghanistan. This surprising decision came just a few months before the much-anticipated ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. However, in a dramatic turn of events, Tamim reversed his retirement plans following an intervention from Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Despite the World Cup being on the horizon, Tamim decided to exclude himself from selection and did not participate in the tournament. His last appearance for the Bangladesh national team was in the ODI format against New Zealand in September 2023. Since then, fans and the cricket community have eagerly awaited news of Tamim’s potential return to the international stage.
With his wealth of experience and leadership abilities, his return could significantly boost Bangladesh’s chances in the competition. However, it remains to be seen whether the former captain will indeed return to the international arena and play a role in his team’s pursuit of T20 World Cup glory.
“I am at a stage of my career where I would probably play for another two years. So I need to tell them such things, and since I did not have a final talk with them, it won’t be appropriate for me to comment here.”
“I haven’t spoken with him (new chief selector) yet. I was in communication with Jalal bhai (Jalal Yunus). I was available for a talk, but unfortunately, we didn’t get the opportunity. I will be travelling abroad tomorrow morning, and hopefully, after I return, we will sit,” he said
Despite his retirement from international cricket, Tamim Iqbal continues to showcase his skills and leadership in franchise leagues, captaining Fortune Barishal in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Leading from the front, Tamim steered his team to the BPL title and earned the accolade of leading run-scorer in the latest season with an impressive 492 runs.
Interestingly, Mushfiqur Rahim, who announced his retirement from T20Is in 2022, also plays for Fortune Barishal alongside Tamim. As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup approaches, Tamim has expressed his belief that Bangladesh’s national side would greatly “benefit” should Mushfiqur consider retiring for the June tournament.
With Tamim Iqbal’s possible return to international cricket still up in the air, the prospects of both seasoned cricketers rejoining the Bangladesh team would undoubtedly bolster their chances in the T20 World Cup. Only time will tell if these star players reunite on the global stage and lead their nation’s pursuit of T20 World Cup glory.
“If he (Mushfiqur) decides to make a comeback .., there are several examples of legendary cricketers who played cricket after coming back from retirement and the way he batted if he decides to make a comeback (in T20Is), it will benefit Bangladesh, and nothing can be better than that,” he concluded.
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