Former Bangladesh Captain Tamim Iqbal Hospitalized Following Heart Attack
Former Bangladesh cricket captain Tamim Iqbal was rushed to the hospital on Monday after suffering a heart attack while playing in a domestic match.
The 36-year-old cricketer was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in a 50-over Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League fixture. While he participated in the toss, he later experienced chest discomfort. After receiving immediate medical attention on the field, he was quickly transferred to a nearby hospital for further treatment.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) medical officer Debashis Chowdhury confirmed to AFP that Tamim had suffered a heart attack but noted that his heart function had shown improvement following medical intervention.
Tariqul Islam, a team official, stated that Tamim was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Savar, located on the outskirts of Dhaka. He also urged fans and well-wishers to pray for Tamim’s speedy recovery.
In light of the veteran cricketer’s sudden health scare, the BCB canceled its scheduled board meeting for the day. Several board members rushed to the hospital to check on his condition.
Tamim Iqbal, who played for Bangladesh from 2007 to 2023, has had an illustrious career, featuring in 391 matches across formats. With over 15,000 international runs to his name, he remains the only Bangladeshi batsman to have scored centuries in all three formats of international cricket.
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According to medical reports, his heart function has improved, and he is receiving further medical care.
