Tamim Iqbal Suffers Heart Attack During DPL Game

Shocking news came across, Former Bangladesh cricket team captain Tamim Iqbal faced a heart attack during the toss on 24 March 2025. The 36-year-old was Leading the Mohammedan Sporting Club against the Shinepukur Cricket Club at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishthan (BKSP) ground where they Faced chest pain.

Tamim took part in the toss but soon after, he felt unwell. He was immediately seen lying on the ground before being taken to the nearest hospital for Survey. Confirming the incident, the chief Physician of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Debashish Chaudhary, said, he complained of chest pain and was taken to the nearest hospital where he underwent an ECG.

Tamim Iqbal Suffers Heart Attack

An emergency angioplasty procedure was required to implant stents and restore proper blood flow after a medical test identified a blockage in Tamim's heart. After the surgery, he was sent to the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) for close monitoring.

BCB postponed its scheduled Board meeting due to Tamim's health problem, other directors visited the hospital to offer support. Fans and his team players have expressed their concern and praying for his speedy recovery.

Tamim Iqbal is one of the accomplished cricketers of Bangladesh, being the country’s highest run-scorer in the limited-overs cricket format and the only Bangladesh player to have achieved centuries in all three formats of the Match. His unexpected health shock has created waves in the cricket world, bringing forth the need for health awareness even among top athletes.

As of now, He is currently under medical supervision, and his condition is being attentively watched by medical professionals. As a whole, the cricket community is still holding out hope for good news about his recovery.