Former Bangladesh cricket captain Tamim Iqbal suffered a heart attack on March 24 during a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka.
The 36-year-old batter felt discomfort in his chest while on the field and received medical attention before being rushed to a nearby hospital for further evaluation. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief physician Debashish Chowdhury confirmed that Tamim underwent an ECG after complaining of chest pain.
“In the first blood test, there was a problem,” Chowdhury said. “He said he was feeling uncomfortable and wanted to go back to Dhaka. An ambulance was called, but when he was returning to the field from the hospital, he felt chest pain again. He was then brought back to the hospital for a second time, and it seemed he had a massive heart attack. Now he is under observation at Fazilatunnesa Hospital.”
According to Bangladesh’s Daily Star, one of Tamim’s two arteries is 100% blocked.
Who is Tamim Iqbal?
Tamim, widely regarded as one of Bangladesh’s greatest cricketers, is the country’s highest run-scorer in ODIs and second in Tests. Across all formats, he has scored 15,192 runs in 387 matches, trailing only Mushfiqur Rahim by 110 runs. In ODIs, Tamim amassed 8,357 runs in 243 matches, including 14 centuries. His Test record stands at 5,134 runs in 70 matches with 10 centuries, while in T20Is he scored 1,758 runs in 78 games.
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The left-handed opener made his international debut in 2007, just before that year’s World Cup. He gained attention with a crucial half-century against India in Bangladesh’s shock victory. Tamim captained Bangladesh in 37 ODIs and one Test before retiring earlier this year. His last T20I appearance came in 2020, while his final ODI and Test matches were in 2023.
In 2023, Tamim briefly retired from international cricket but reversed his decision after a meeting with then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. However, he was left out of Bangladesh’s squad for the 2023 World Cup in India.
As of now, Tamim remains under medical supervision. Further updates on his condition are awaited.
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