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.