In a Facebook post, Tamim confirmed that his international career has officially come to an end, marking the conclusion of a remarkable chapter in Bangladesh cricket.

The full Facebook post is provided below for the readers..

“I have been away from international cricket for quite some time now, and that distance will not be bridged. My chapter in international cricket is over.

I have been contemplating this decision for a long time. With a major tournament like the Champions Trophy ahead, I do not want discussions about me to disrupt the team's focus. I never wanted that before, either. That’s why I voluntarily withdrew myself from the BCB’s central contract a long time ago.

Although there have been reports in the media suggesting that I kept the matter unresolved, the truth is I stepped away from any form of contract over a year ago. Someone who is not part of any plans or contracts shouldn’t even be a topic of discussion. Despite this, unnecessary debates continued.

The decision to retire or continue playing is the right of every cricketer or professional athlete. I gave myself time to think, and now I feel the time has come.

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto genuinely wanted me to return, and I also had discussions with the selection committee. I am grateful to them for still considering me fit for the team. However, I have listened to my heart.

What happened before the 2023 World Cup was a big shock for me because I was not excluded for cricketing reasons. Even so, wherever I went, cricket fans expressed their desire to see me back in the national team. I have thought about their love and support.

At home, I also have a little fan. My son never said it directly to me but often told his mother that he wanted to see his father play for the country again.

To the fans, I am sorry for disappointing you. To my son, I say, ‘One day, when you grow up, you will understand your father.”