Unexpected Heart Scare on the Field
In a chilling turn of events on March 24, 2025, former Bangladesh cricket team captain Tamim Iqbal faced a life-changing moment while leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in a Dhaka Premier League (DPL) match. The cricketer, aged 36, suddenly experienced intense chest pain during the first innings of the match against Shinepukur Cricket Club, a scenario that quickly escalated into a critical health emergency.
As his team and spectators watched in shock, Tamim collapsed on the field. The swift and decisive action by the team’s trainer, Yakub Chowdhury Dalim, who administered crucial CPR, was instrumental in stabilizing Tamim’s condition before medical teams could take over. Dalim's response is credited with saving Tamim’s life, highlighting the life-saving power of timely CPR.
Hospitalization and a Hero's Gratitude
Following the incident, Tamim was immediately taken to Fazilatunnesa Hospital. Medical staff, faced with a massive cardiac blockage, performed an angioplasty, inserting a stent to relieve the obstruction. Initially, plans were made for helicopter transport, but practical challenges caused a pivot to an urgent ground ambulance transfer.
After stabilizing at Fazilatunnesa, Tamim was moved to KPJ Evercare Hospital in Dhaka for further observation and treatment. Doctors there reassured fans and family by confirming that his condition had stabilized post-surgery. On March 28, Tamim was discharged, turning to social media to express profound gratitude to Dalim, medical staff, his family, and the endless support from fans. "I found a new life," he shared, acknowledging the journey of recovery ahead.
This event prompted a significant move from the Bangladesh Cricket Board as they visited him in the hospital, showing their respect for his standing in the sport. Tamim, a cricketer who boasts a career with 15,192 international runs and centuries across all formats, holds an irreplaceable spot in Bangladesh cricket history.
Doctors have advised Tamim about the possible recurrence of abnormal heart rhythms and have suggested essential lifestyle adjustments for improved long-term health. Given these health concerns, Tamim’s comeback to cricket, particularly his participation in the ongoing DPL where he was a leading scorer, remains indefinite.
The cricketing world now waits as a medical board plans to reassess his fitness levels for competitive cricket in the next 3–4 months. As Tamim navigates this phase, the community rallies behind him, hoping to see their cricket hero triumph over yet another adversary and emerge not just as an outstanding athlete but a resilient survivor.