Ex-Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal shares first message after heart attack

Tamim Iqbal shares an emotional message after surviving a heart attack, expressing gratitude and reflecting on life.

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal, recovering from a heart attack suffered yesterday, shared an emotional message on social media, expressing gratitude to his supporters and reflecting on the fragility of life.

Tamim suffered a severe heart attack early in the morning while playing in a domestic match and was immediately rushed to the hospital. He underwent an emergency stenting procedure at KPJ Specialized Hospital in Savar and remains under observation in the CCU.

"The beat of our heart keeps us alive. This beat can stop without any notice – but we keep forgetting about that," Tamim wrote. "When I started my day yesterday, did I have any idea what was about to happen to me?"

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He credited his survival to the swift action of those around him. "By the grace of the Almighty Allah and because of your prayers, I have come back. I was fortunate to have some incredible people around me during this crisis," he said.

Reflecting on the experience, he urged people to support each other in difficult times. "Some incidents remind us of reality, remind us of how short life really is. In this brief life, if nothing else, we should all stand by each other during crisis – that is my request to you all."

Hospital officials confirmed that Tamim regained consciousness yesterday afternoon and that his condition has since improved.

Messages of support poured in from fellow cricketers, international players, and franchises, including Kolkata Knight Riders and Karachi Kings, wishing him a speedy recovery.