Ex-Bangladesh cricket captain Tamim Iqbal improving after cardiac arrest
- Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is in stable condition after suffering a cardiac arrest during a match on Monday, according to cricket officials who spoke to AFP.
- He regained consciousness and spoke to family while recovering in hospital, as reported by club official Tariqul Islam.
- Tamim underwent surgery to implant stents to clear an artery blockage, as confirmed by Razeeb Hasan, medical director.
- Support from the cricketing community poured in, with teammate Shakib Al Hasan asking fans to pray for Tamim's quick recovery.
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Ex-Bangladesh Captain Tamim Iqbal Begins Walking After Heart Attack But Doctor Warns...
Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh's most successful opener and former skipper, has improved following his sudden heart attack while playing a domestic T20 match in Dhaka, doctors have confirmed. Tamim has undergone a successful angiogram surgery in order to address a blockage in one of the arteries of his heart. Following the surgery, Tamim has reportedly even begun walking. However, doctors have reportedly emphasized that the upcoming 48 to 72 hours are …

Ex-Bangladesh cricket captain Tamim Iqbal improving after cardiac arrest
SAVAR, Bangladesh (AP) — Former Bangladesh cricket captain Tamim Iqbal’s condition has improved, doctors said Tuesday, after he was hospitalized following cardiac arrest during a Twenty20 match.
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