“After the World Cup I felt there had to be a decision about my international future,” Tamim said during a news conference on Monday. “Throughout my career I have always stayed away from indecision. I have always been very open and clear about any decision I have made in my life. I was away from the country for a long time, which is why this meeting [with BCB president Nazmul Hassan] it was due.

“We held the meeting today because we also had to postpone it yesterday. Actually, today is not a good day to do all this. [against New Zealand] starts tomorrow. Since we had to have the meeting today, there was always a statement afterwards, so I apologize for doing this the day before the game. “It is important for me and the Bangladesh team that this does not impact the game.”

Tamim said he was delaying the announcement about his future at Nazmul’s request, adding that he will return to competitive cricket during next year’s Bangladesh Premier League in January.

“I don’t want to leave things on hold for a few more months. I don’t want to stretch things out unnecessarily,” he said. “After discussing many things with the president and the board, I want to respect their decision and wait until January. I could have told you my plan today, but let me play in the BPL and then we will have another discussion for sure.”

“There wasn’t enough time [to discuss matters with Tamim]” Nazmul said. “He said some things. But it came at a time when I didn’t have enough time for him. I have the elections in a month. I spend most of my time in my constituency. I told him I would listen and talk to a few more people after the election. I want to know where the problem is. I want to delve into its depth.”