Former Bangladesh batter suffers heart attack on field? Report makes MASSIVE claim

The former Bangladesh batter in question here is Tamim Iqbal, who reportedly was taken to the hospital after experiencing chest pain during a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match in Dhaka

Former Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal was rushed to the hospital after experiencing chest pain during a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match in Dhaka.

According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, the incident occurred in the first innings of the 50-over-a-side contest between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club when the 36-year-old Iqbal felt pain in his chest.

“Initially, a helicopter was arranged for Tamim’s movement to the hospital, but he could not be flown from the BKSP ground in Savar. He was later taken to the Fazilatunnesa Hospital,” said match referee Debabrata Pal.

Iqbal had announced his retirement from International Cricket this year for second time in January. Earlier, in July 2023, he had made a similar announcement during an emotional press conference only to reverse his decision in 24 hours. Interestingly, it was Bangladesh’s then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who intervened, leading to the sudden change of heart.

Iqbal, who last featured for the national team in 2023, is nothing short of a legend for the Tigers, playing 70 Tests and 243 ODIs, scoring 5,134 runs and 8,357 runs respectively for Bangladesh. He has also accumulated 1,758 runs in 78 T20Is.

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