Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal was immediately hospitalized during the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League 2025 match between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club.
The incident occurred when Tamim Iqbal was fielding while playing for Mohammedan Sporting Club during the first innings of the match. He is also the captain of his side and it will be a big blow for his team.
Tamim Iqbal urgently hospitalized
It is believed that Tamim Iqbal felt some chest pain midway during the game and it was immediately decided to rush him to the hospital. A helicopter was also arranged to save time but he could not be flown from the venue which is located in Savar.
According to ESPNCricinfo, he was later taken to Fazilatunnesa Hospital, which is near to the ground, as per the match referee Debabrata Paul.
JUST IN: Tamim Iqbal, the former Bangladesh captain, has been rushed to a hospital midway through a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match https://t.co/75PhnjBKLp pic.twitter.com/uaWyihqtJs
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