Former Bangladesh Cricket Captain Tamim Iqbal Hospitalized Following Cardiac Arrest During T20 Match

Former Bangladesh cricket captain Tamim Iqbal is currently under close medical observation after suffering a cardiac arrest during a domestic T20 match in Dhaka. The 36-year-old opener, a legendary figure in Bangladeshi cricket, was representing Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Dhaka Premier League when the incident occurred.

Incident Details

• Tamim complained of chest pains during the match against Shinepukur.
• Initial plans to airlift him via helicopter were abandoned due to his deteriorating condition.
• He was rushed to KPJ Specialized Hospital for emergency treatment.

Medical Update

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed in a statement that Tamim underwent a successful angiogram procedure to address a blocked artery. He is now recovering in the coronary care unit under close supervision.

Career Highlights

• 391 international appearances for Bangladesh (2007–2023).
• Record run-scorer for Bangladesh in ODIs.
• Only Bangladeshi batter with centuries in all three international formats (Tests, ODIs, T20Is).
• Played county cricket for Nottinghamshire (2011) and Essex (2017).

Reactions

BCB president Faruque Ahmed expressed gratitude to medical staff for their swift response and highlighted Tamim’s immense popularity:

"The outpouring of concern reflects how much he is loved by the nation."

Context

This incident comes less than a year after Tamim reversed his international retirement decision in July 2023. Fans and cricketing communities worldwide await further updates on his health.