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Former Bangladesh Captain Tamim Iqbal suffers heart attack, admitted to hospital

Iqbal's condition worsened while he was on the field during a match in the Dhaka Premier League
Published 24 Mar, 2025 03:00pm
Cricket - Second ODI - Bangladesh v England - Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh - March 3, 2023 Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal reacts after the dismissal of Mushfiqur Rahman REUTERS
Cricket - Second ODI - Bangladesh v England - Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh - March 3, 2023 Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal reacts after the dismissal of Mushfiqur Rahman REUTERS

The former captain of Bangladesh’s national cricket team, Tamim Iqbal has reportedly suffered a heart attack.

According to Bangladeshi media, his condition is extremely serious, and he has been admitted to the hospital.

His health deteriorated while he was fielding during a match in the Dhaka Premier League.

Tamim was transported to the hospital via helicopter.

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However, due to issues with the helicopter flight, he was taken to a nearby medical facility.

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