Overview

• Tamim Iqbal experienced chest pain while fielding during the first innings of a Dhaka Premier League match on March 24, 2025.
• Initial plans to airlift him to a hospital were abandoned due to logistical challenges, and he was transported to Fazilatunnesa Hospital by road.
• Medical officials have confirmed that Tamim suffered a heart attack and is currently on life support in critical condition.
• The 35-year-old retired from international cricket in January 2025 after a 16-year career, during which he became Bangladesh's leading run-scorer across formats.
• Despite his retirement, Tamim had been in excellent form in the ongoing Dhaka Premier League, amassing 368 runs in seven matches at an average of 73.60.