For the first time since suffering a major heart attack, former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal set foot in a stadium as he came to the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today to watch the high-voltage Dhaka Premier League (DPL) match between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Abahani Limited.
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is set to travel to Singapore for a second opinion on his heart condition, provided he is deemed fit to fly, a family member confirmed to The Daily Star today.
Tamim was discharged on Friday, four days after the incident, and thanked everyone who stood by him during the difficult time.
Tamim Iqbal was transferred to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka yesterday, a day after surviving a major heart attack during a Dhaka Premier League match at the BKSP in Savar.
Tamim Iqbal, who is still recovering from a heart attack he suffered yesterday, penned an emotional post on social media today, thanking everyone who have helped him in this dire crisis and shared his poignant thoughts on the brief nature of life.
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has overcome the extremely critical period after his stenting surgery yesterday and is now close to getting discharged, said the officials at the KPJ Specialised Hospital in Savar at a press briefing today.
Yesterday was supposed to be just another day at the office for Tamim Iqbal, who was at the BKSP, captaining the star-studded Mohammedan Sporting Club against bottom-placed Shinepukur Cricket Club in an eighth round fixture of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL).
Tamim suffered a serious heart attack early in the morning and was admitted to hospital, leaving Shakib unable to “fully rejoice” on his special day.
Tamim underwent a stenting surgery and remains under close medical observation at the KPJ Specialised Hospital in Savar.
Tamim, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, is leading Fortune Barishal as they aim to defend their title against Chittagong Kings at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
Fortune Barishal skipper Tamim Iqbal said they want to win against Chittagong Kings in the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Friday to reward their fans for their unwavering support this season.
Beyond payment concerns, Tamim believes the BPL’s scheduling and team structure need adjustments to elevate the tournament’s standard.
The recently retired Tamim Iqbal has announced his participation in the upcoming Legends 90 Cricket League, a newly introduced tournament for ex-international cricketers, where he is set to face off against his long-time Bangladesh teammate Shakib Al Hasan.
Fortune Barishal’s veteran batter Mahmudullah Riyad broke all-rounder Mehdi Hasan Miraz’s record for the most matches played for the franchise on Sunday.
After a training session at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram yesterday, most of the Dhaka Capitals cricketers had exited the ground, but not Sabbir Rahman. Sabbir, who remains a fan favourite despite not playing for Bangladesh since 2022, stayed back to work on his power hitting – something he has shown glimpses of in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Retirement from international cricket has not dulled Tamim Iqbal’s competitive edge one bit as the Fortune Barishal captain got into an angry exchange with Dhaka Capitals’ Sabbir Rahman during their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match in Chattogram yesterday.
Current Fortune Barishal skipper Tamim Iqbal surpassed the franchise’s former star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in half-centuries scored in the Bangladesh Premier League.
This will be the first time in 18 years that Bangladesh will play in an ICC event without both Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan
With Tamim Iqbal announcing his retirement on Friday, another chapter in the legacy of Chattogram’s renowned ‘Khan Family’ in Bangladesh cricket has closed. Akram Khan, Tamim’s uncle, was the family’s first representative in the national team, playing for the Tigers from 1988 to 2003. He was followed by Nafees Iqbal, Tamim’s elder brother, who represented Bangladesh from 2003 to 2006. Tamim, the longest-serving family member in the national side and one of the country’s greatest batters, debuted in 2007 and called it quits after an illustrious career filled with highs and lows. On Saturday, Akram, a former captain and current Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director, shared his reflections with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan. He spoke about the family’s emotions following Tamim’s...
