Tamim Iqbal suffers heart attack during cricket match, regains consciousness after emergency surgery

Former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal was rushed to the hospital after suffering a heart attack on the field during a match of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League in Dhaka. The 36-year-old reportedly was captaining Mohammedan Sporting Club during Dhaka Premier League (DPL) at BKSP Cricket Club.

Iqbal was fielding in the match when he suddenly felt discomfort in his chest and was rushed to the hospital for further evaluation after being given medical attention on the field.

BCB chief physician Debashish Chowdhury, while talking about Tamim said (via Cricbuzz), "He complained of having chest pain and was taken to a nearby hospital where he was checked and underwent an ECG. here was a little problem and at times you cannot understand immediately (what the condition of the heart is).” Debashish Chowdhury added.

“In the first blood test, there was a problem. He said he was feeling uncomfortable and wanted to go back to Dhaka. An ambulance was called in and when he was returning to the field from the hospital, he felt a pain in his chest again. He was then brought to the hospital for the second time and it seemed he had a massive heart attack. Now he is under observation at Fazilatunnesa Hospital,” he further noted.

Reportedly, Tamim is undergoing surgery and a ring (a small mesh tube inserted into a narrowed or blocked coronary artery) will be placed in his heart. Several BCB directors are also rushing to Savar and a board meeting has been postponed until Monday.

Tamim Iqbal's health update

According to a Times Now report, Tamim Iqbal has been out on life support and regained consciousness. He has also spoken to his family members following an emergency heart surgery. The report also stated that the southpaw will remain in the coronary care unit for the next 48 hours.

Tamim Iqbal's international career

Iqbal had announced his retirement from the Bangladesh side for the second time in January this year. He had also made a similar announcement in an emotional press conference last year but had reversed the decision after insistence from then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Iqbal last played for Bangladesh cricket team in 2023. He has played in 70 Tests and 243 ODIs, scoring 5,134 runs and 8,357 runs respectively.