DHAKA
\nFormer Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal regained consciousness and was speaking to family members after suffering a major heart attack during a domestic match, cricket officials told AFP on Tuesday.
\nThe 36-year-old was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in a match of the 50-over Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League when he was rushed to a nearby hospital after severe chest pain on Monday.
\n\u201cHe is now better. He talked to his family members and also walked briefly at the hospital,\u201d club official Tariqul Islam said.
\nMohammedan physiotherapist Enamul Haque said Tamim was in a stable condition and would likely be transferred to another medical facility soon.
\n\u201cWe had to go to hospital quickly to save his life, and luckily we did that,\u201d Enamul told AFP.
\nTamim 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.
\nHe also said Tamim had to undergo surgery to implant stents to clear an artery blockage.
\nNews of Tamim\u2019s health crisis saw an outpouring of support from the cricketing world.
\n\u201cPlease pray that my brother Tamim recovers quickly and returns to the game!\u201d long-time teammate Shakib Al Hasan wrote in a social media post.
\nTamim\u2019s heart attack came the same day as Shakib\u2019s 38th birthday, but the all-rounder said he was unable to enjoy the occasion because of the news.
\nIndian cricketer Yuvraj Singh likewise offered his \u201cprayers and wishes\u201d.
\n\u201cYou\u2019ve faced tough opponents before and come out stronger, this will be no different. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Stay strong,\u201d Yuvraj wrote on social media.
\nTamim represented Bangladesh in 391 matches across formats between 2007 and 2023, and was their one-day captain.
\nHe scored more than 15,000 runs and is the only Bangladeshi to record centuries in all three international formats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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