Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has regained consciousness and is speaking to family members after suffering a major heart attack during a domestic match, cricket officials have told the AFP news agency.
Tamim, 36, was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in a match of the 50-over Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPL) when he was rushed to a nearby hospital after experiencing severe chest pain on Monday.
“He is now better. He talked to his family members and also walked briefly at the hospital,” club official Tariqul Islam said on Tuesday.
Mohammedan physiotherapist Enamul Haque said Tamim was in a stable condition and would likely be transferred to another medical facility soon.
“We had to go to hospital quickly to save his life, and luckily we did that,” Enamul told AFP.
Tamim was in critical condition when he was rushed to hospital, Razeeb Hasan, the medical director at the facility where Tamim received treatment, told reporters on Monday.
He also said Tamim had to undergo surgery to implant stents to clear an artery blockage.
News of Tamim’s health crisis saw an outpouring of support from the cricketing world.
“Please pray that my brother Tamim recovers quickly and returns to the game!” longtime teammate Shakib Al Hasan wrote in a social media post.
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