Sports Desk : Tamim Iqbal has decided to step down as the ODI captain of Bangladesh national cricket team.

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“I resigned from captaincy for the sake of my team. I will concentrate to play good as a player,” said Tamim at a press conference on Thursday night.

Tamim said “I talked about it in details with the Prime Minister. She realized the matter.”

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BCB president said in the press conference, “Tamim decided to step down as the captain.”

Papon said “Tamim took this decision keeping the team's best interests in mind. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation for his injury and wants to come back fully fit. We are expecting him to be ready ahead of the New Zealand series at home.”

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The board is yet to announce the next captain for the ODI team. Nazmul said they would talk with the board and players before appointing the new captain.

Jalal Yunus, the chairman of the cricket operation committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), said that Tamim would be unable to practise with full intensity until August 20. Consequently, he will miss the Asia Cup, as the Bangladesh team is scheduled to leave for the tournament on August 26.

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