Tamim Iqbal, the former captain of the Bangladesh cricket team, suddenly fell ill during a match on March 24. He experienced chest pain while playing in the Dhaka Premier League game between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club. Given the seriousness of the situation, he was quickly taken to Fazilatunnesa Hospital. Initially, there were plans to airlift him for treatment, but that option didn’t pan out, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Fans, friends, and fellow cricketers are all waiting anxiously for news on his health. Reports from Jamuna TV in Bangladesh suggest that Tamim is in a critical state and is currently on life support, which is truly alarming for cricket lovers everywhere. This comes as a shock since Tamim has been playing exceptionally well in the tournament, even racking up two centuries.
Earlier this year, he had made the decision to retire from international cricket. Initially, he announced it back in July 2023, but after a discussion with the then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, he reconsidered. Although he was invited to return for the ICC Champions Trophy, he ultimately declined and confirmed his retirement in a Facebook post. Throughout his career, Tamim has made a mark by playing 70 Test matches, 243 One Day Internationals, and 78 T20 matches for Bangladesh, amassing over 15,000 runs across all formats. The cricket community is hoping for a positive update about him soon.
