Tamim Iqbal suffers a massive heart attack while playing DPL match

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal suffered a massive heart attack during a Dhaka Premier League (DPL) match on Monday (March 24), while leading Mohammedan Sporting Club against Shinepukur Cricket Club at the BKSP ground in Savar. The incident occurred shortly after the coin toss when Tamim began experiencing severe chest pain while fielding.

After reporting discomfort, medical personnel attended to him on the field. Initially, he was taken to KPJ Specialized Hospital and Nursing Home for evaluation, where he underwent an ECG. Despite feeling unwell, Tamim attempted to return to the game but experienced further chest pain en route back to the field. He was then rushed back to the hospital, where doctors confirmed he had suffered a heart attack and performed an emergency angioplasty to remove a blockage in his coronary artery.

Current condition

As of now, Tamim is under observation at Fazilatunnesa Hospital, where he is receiving treatment. Medical professionals have indicated that his condition has stabilized following the procedure. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expressed deep concern for his health, with several board members visiting him at the hospital. The scheduled board meeting for the day was also postponed due to this incident.

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Cricketing career

Tamim, a cornerstone of Bangladesh cricket since his 2007 debut, is celebrated for his prolific run-scoring across all formats. He holds the record for Bangladesh’s highest ODI runs and is a key Test figure. Amassing over 15,000 international runs, he’s the second-highest Bangladeshi scorer, with 14 ODI and 10 Test centuries.

He is also the only Bangladesh batter to score centuries in all formats, holding the record for most international tons by a Bangladeshi. Notably, Tamim was the first to reach 6,000 ODI runs.

His captaincy saw Bangladesh achieve historic wins, including a series victory against Sri Lanka. After a brief retirement announcement in January 2025, he returned to international cricket following high-level interventions.

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