Bangladesh's one-day international captain Tamim Iqbal on Thursday announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket with immediate effect. The development comes a day after several reports claimed an alleged 'difference of opinion' between him and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan and Chandika Hathurusingha over the opener's fitness.

"Yesterday against Afghanistan was my last international game. I am retiring from international cricket effective right now," an emotional Tamim told reporters at a press conference.