Overview
- Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed the death of Mahbub Ali Zaki, a Specialist Pace Bowling Coach and Dhaka Capitals assistant, with the BCB chief physician also verifying the news.
- Zaki collapsed roughly 20 minutes before the scheduled start at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, received immediate CPR, was taken by ambulance to Al Haramain Hospital, moved to ICU, and was declared dead around 1:00 pm local time.
- Local media reported a heart attack or cardiac arrest as the cause, while official statements focused on confirmation and condolences rather than a medical determination.
- The BPL fixture went ahead with a minute's silence during the innings break, and players and officials from multiple franchises visited the hospital and shared tributes, including a message from Shakib Al Hasan.
- A former fast bowler who joined the BCB coaching setup in 2008, Zaki was widely credited with developing Bangladesh’s pace talent, notably assisting Taskin Ahmed’s action remodel and contributing to youth and high-performance programs.