Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal needed hospital treatment because of a serious illness while playing a match.
Critical Condition Following Collapse
The former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal suffered a serious illness that sent him to emergency medical care at a hospital during the match. Tamim Iqbal remains unconscious with his medical state causing worry according to ‘Prothom Alo’, a well-known Bangladeshi news organization.
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Medical Emergency and Treatment
The team manager Sajjad Ahmed confirmed to ‘Prothom Alo’ that doctors inserted a heart stent into Tamim’s body before medical services took him to a hospital. The former captain remains unconscious. Doctor staff must observe Tamim wake up before they confirm his treatment plan. An angiogram at the hospital confirmed heart blockage thus leading doctors to choose stent placement as treatment.
Incident During Match
During his Dhaka Premier League match at the BKSP field in Savar Tamim suffered a health issue while he played as captain for Mohammedan Sporting. The captain entered the field for the match toss with Shinepukur but immediately felt chest pain symptoms. The initial care on the field proved insufficient so medical staff decided to admit him to hospital treatment.
Current Situation and Emergency Measures
Tamim received hospital admission at the medical facility that operates next to the BKSP field. The field maintains helicopter readiness for quick transportation to Dhaka that can be used for necessary transportation. Dr. The medical head of the Bangladesh Cricket Board Debashish Chowdhury indicated Tamim has experienced heart disease twice.
