'Rajasthan Royals' Rib-tickling Reaction to Tamim Iqbal's Retirement Rollercoaster
Tamim Iqbal post match interview (Source: twitter)
In a moment that reverberated through the cricketing world, on a glorious Thursday afternoon of 6th July, precisely at 1:30 PM, the illustrious luminary of Bangladesh's cricketing realm, a maestro with his left-handed flair at the top of the order, made a profound declaration of retirement.
Tamim Iqbal broke into tears while addressing his retirement after a 17-run defeat while leading his side against Afghanistan in the first match of a three-match one-day series. Effective immediately, this legendary opener bids farewell to the sport that has witnessed his unparalleled brilliance, leaving an indelible mark on the game's annals.
In a stunning turn of events, on the following day, Friday, the 7th of July, the cricketing world was left astounded as Tamim Iqbal, the esteemed Bangladesh batsman, performed a magnificent U-turn on his previous retirement announcement.
Based on his this decision, Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals (RR) seized the perfect opportunity to playfully tease the talented Bangladeshi batsman, leaving no stone unturned to ignite a viral storm.
With a cunning one-liner tweet that packed a savage punch, their post swiftly soared into the limelight, captivating the attention of over 428.6k viewers. Accompanied by a captivating image, the Rajasthan captioned it as the "Fastest things in 2023."
Here is what Tamim said on his U-turn Decision...
Tamim openly admitted to a momentous encounter with Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, which significantly influenced his subsequent choice to overturn his decision. Emphasizing the PM's guidance, he expressed his intention to embark on a rejuvenating hiatus before resuming his glorious journey in the world of sports.
"During a press conference on Friday, July 7, Tamim revealed that he had received an invitation from the Prime Minister to her residence in the afternoon. He expressed that despite his ability to decline others, it was inconceivable for him to refuse someone of the Prime Minister's influence. This led him to make the decision to end his retirement and resume playing." as per Cricbuzz
As a result of this decision and due to his absence from the team for today's second one-day match against Afghanistan, Liton Das has taken on the role of captain.