Tamim Iqbal suffered a heart attack while leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in a DPL game © Getty Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been hospitalized after a massive heart attack during a Dhaka Premier League (DPL) match at Savar on Monday. The 36-year-old batter, who was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club against Shinepukur Cricket Club in the ongoing Dhaka Premier League at BKSP, suddenly felt discomfort in his chest while he was on the field. He was rushed to the hospital for further evaluation after being given medical attention on the field. “He complained of having chest pain and was taken to a nearby hospital where he was checked and underwent an ECG,” BCB chief physician Debashish Chowdhury confirmed. “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.” Several board directors are rushing to Savar and the board meeting has been rescheduled to Monday. Later in the afternoon, the BCB confirmed in a statement that Tamim underwent a successful angiogram procedure to address a blockage in one of the arteries of his heart. “We are very thankful to all the medics and specialists for their swift actions in this critical situation,” BCB President Faruque Ahmed said. “The outpouring of concern for Tamim reflects how much he is loved and appreciated by the nation. “The BCB is closely monitoring his health and continues to remain in contact with the hospital’s medical team. The board is committed to providing every support and assistance to ensure Tamim’s swift recovery.”
