Ex-Bangladeshi skipper Tamim Iqbal suffers heart attack during domestic match

Tamim Iqbal suffered a heart attack during a Dhaka Premier League match, prompting urgent medical attention.

Bangladesh cricket was left in shock after former captain Tamim Iqbal suffered a heart attack on Monday morning while playing in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League.

The veteran batter, representing Mohammedan Sporting Club, experienced chest discomfort during the first innings against Shinepukur Cricket Club.

Medical personnel were called immediately, and initial plans were made to airlift Tamim to Dhaka for advanced treatment. However, logistical challenges forced a change in approach, and he was rushed to Fazilatunnesa Hospital in Savar, where doctors confirmed he had suffered a serious cardiac episode.

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) chief physician, Dr. Debashish Chowdhury, stated that early tests indicated minor heart complications, but Tamim’s condition worsened as he was being moved towards a helipad for transport.

This prompted his immediate return to the hospital, where further evaluations confirmed the severity of the heart attack.

Dr. Chowdhury assured that Tamim is under close medical supervision, with efforts focused on stabilising his condition. The incident has deeply unsettled Bangladesh’s cricket fraternity, as Tamim has been an integral figure in the national team for over a decade.

Tamim’s family has been informed and is en route to the hospital. The news has drawn widespread concern, with fans and fellow cricketers expressing their support and prayers for his recovery.

One of Bangladesh’s most accomplished batters, Tamim recently announced his retirement after a 15-year international career, during which he amassed 15,249 runs across all formats. His health scare has left the cricketing world hoping for his swift and complete recovery.