Tamim Iqbal Recovers Consciousness, Speaks to Family After Heart Attack

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has regained consciousness and is speaking to family members after suffering a major heart attack during a domestic match, cricket officials reported to AFP on Tuesday.
The 36-year-old was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in a 50-over Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match when he was rushed to a nearby hospital on Monday due to severe chest pain.
“He is now better. He talked to his family members and also walked briefly at the hospital,” said club official Tariqul Islam.
Mohammedan physiotherapist Enamul Haque stated that Tamim is in stable condition and is likely to be transferred to another medical facility soon.
“We had to go to hospital quickly to save his life, and luckily we did that,” Enamul told AFP.
Razeeb Hasan, the medical director at the hospital where Tamim was treated, told reporters on Monday that Tamim was in critical condition upon arrival.
He also revealed that Tamim underwent surgery to implant stents to clear an artery blockage.
News of Tamim’s health crisis prompted an outpouring of support from the cricketing community.
“Please pray that my brother Tamim recovers quickly and returns to the game!” wrote long-time teammate Shakib Al Hasan in a social media post.
Tamim’s heart attack occurred on Shakib’s 38th birthday, but the all-rounder expressed that he was unable to celebrate due to the concerning news.
Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh also offered his “prayers and wishes.”
“You’ve faced tough opponents before and come out stronger, this will be no different. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Stay strong,” Yuvraj wrote on social media.
Tamim represented Bangladesh in 391 matches across all formats between 2007 and 2023, serving as their one-day captain.
He has scored over 15,000 runs and is the only Bangladeshi cricketer to have scored centuries in all three international formats.