Tamim Iqbal's On-Field Heart Attack Sends Shockwaves Through Bangladesh Cricket
On March 24, 2025, a regular day at the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League quickly turned serious for Bangladesh cricket. Tamim Iqbal, former national team captain and a household name, suffered a heart attack just after the toss while captaining Mohammedan Sporting Club against Shinepukur Cricket Club. The intensity of the situation was undeniable—fans, teammates, and staff witnessed panic as Tamim clutched his chest, clearly in distress.
Things escalated fast. Mohammedan’s physio, Yakub Chowdhury Dalim, didn’t hesitate. Observing Tamim collapse, Dalim immediately sprang into life-saving action with CPR, keeping up the rhythm until the stadium's medical team could step in. It didn’t stop there—emergency shock therapy had to be administered after Tamim was taken to Savar’s KPJ Specialised Hospital, all while worrying faces kept a close eye on every update. Within hours, hospital staff determined his condition was too severe to risk, so they had Tamim airlifted straight to a top hospital in Dhaka for specialized care.
The following afternoon, doctors performed a delicate angioplasty to clear a blocked artery and insert a stent, restoring blood flow to his heart. The news that Tamim’s condition stabilized post-surgery brought a collective sigh of relief across the cricket-obsessed nation. Even so, the gravity of the situation wasn’t lost—players and fans understood just how close a call this incident was.
Support From Cricketing Fraternity and a Hopeful Road Ahead
Within hours of the news breaking, the cricket community rallied. Several notable teammates, including Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Taijul Islam, made personal visits to the hospital, bearing get-well wishes and reinforcing the deep bond within Bangladesh’s cricket family. The air was filled with concern, but also hope, as medical staff remained optimistic about Tamim’s long-term outlook. Doctors transferred him to another hospital within Dhaka two days after his angioplasty for continued observation, finally discharging him on March 28 under instructions for careful monitoring in the coming weeks.
Tamim himself didn’t hold back his gratitude. He shared heartfelt thanks on social media and interviews, specifically naming physio Dalim and the medical team for their fast, cool-headed actions. Messages from fans poured in, flooding timelines with prayers and good wishes—proof of just how much his career has meant to Bangladeshis.
For context, Tamim Iqbal isn’t just any player. He’s Bangladesh’s highest run-getter in ODIs, boasting more than 8,000 runs, 10 Test centuries, and 14 ODI tons over a 16-year international career. Even though he wrapped up his spell with the national team in 2023, after a rough patch with the Bangladesh Cricket Board, Tamim’s impact is hard to measure in numbers alone. He’s influenced a whole generation of cricketers, inspired countless kids, and held up the team during pivotal moments on the biggest stages.
Now, as Tamim recovers and the nation waits for updates, questions linger about his future. Will he return to competitive cricket, or will this health scare prompt an early goodbye to the game? For now, with his doctors keeping a close watch and his spirits high, hope is still alive. If there’s anything Tamim’s career has shown, it’s his uncanny ability to bounce back stronger. For Bangladesh cricket fans, that’s exactly what they're rooting for.
