Mohammedan Sporting Club captain and former Bangladesh cricket team skipper Tamim Iqbal suddenly fell ill while playing against Shinepukur Cricket Club at BKSP. Due to his critical condition, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has postponed its scheduled emergency meeting.
Tamim Iqbal’s Health Condition
According to BCB’s senior media manager Rabid Imam, the board officials are rushing to check on Tamim after receiving news of his illness. BCB director Iftikhar Ahmed Mithu speculated that Tamim might have suffered a heart attack, and efforts are being made to airlift him to Dhaka for advanced treatment.
Current Medical Updates
Mohammedan club sources reported that Tamim experienced severe chest pain while playing. Initially, efforts were made to transfer him to Dhaka, but doctors advised against travel due to potential health risks. As a result, he is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Savar, where his condition is under close observation.
Impact on BCB Meeting & DPL Matches
BCB had planned an emergency board meeting at 12 PM at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, but due to Tamim’s sudden illness, it has been postponed. However, ongoing Dhaka Premier League (DPL) matches, including three scheduled games, are continuing as planned.
Concern in the Cricketing Community
Tamim Iqbal, one of Bangladesh’s most celebrated cricketers, has been a pillar of the team for years. His sudden health emergency has sparked concern among fans, teammates, and the cricketing fraternity. Supporters are praying for his swift recovery.
achievements of Tamim
Tamim Iqbal’s international career is undoubtedly one of the greatest chapters in Bangladesh’s cricket history. His records are not just impressive in numbers but also significant in terms of his impact and contributions to Bangladesh cricket. Having officially retired from international cricket, Tamim leaves behind an extraordinary legacy with the following achievements:
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Tamim is the first and, so far, the only Bangladeshi batter to score a century in all three formats of international cricket. He achieved this milestone after scoring a century against Oman in the 2016 T20 World Cup. To date, he remains the only Bangladeshi player with a T20I century.
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He was the first Bangladeshi batter to reach 15,000 international runs across all formats. His career ended with 15,192 runs, though Mushfiqur Rahim has since surpassed him with 15,300 runs.
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Tamim holds the record for the most centuries by a Bangladeshi batter across all formats, with 25 international hundreds.
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In ODIs, he is Bangladesh’s highest run-scorer, amassing 8,357 runs in 243 matches. He is followed by Mushfiqur Rahim, who has 7,793 runs.
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Tamim has hit the second-highest number of sixes for Bangladesh in ODIs (103), behind Mahmudullah (107). However, he was the first Bangladeshi to reach 100 ODI sixes. Across all formats, he is also second in sixes (188), with Mahmudullah leading (208).
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He holds the record for being the youngest Bangladeshi batter to score an ODI century, achieving this feat at 19 years and 2 days against Ireland in 2008.
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Tamim is the only Bangladeshi batter to have multiple 150+ scores in ODIs. He initially set the record for the highest individual ODI score by a Bangladeshi player with 154 against Zimbabwe in 2009. This record stood for 11 years until he broke it himself in 2020 with 158 runs against the same opponent, only for Liton Das to surpass him in the next match with 176.
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In Test cricket, Tamim and Imrul Kayes hold the record for Bangladesh’s highest-ever opening partnership of 312 runs, achieved against Pakistan in 2015. This also remains the highest second-innings opening stand in Test history.
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Despite his many records, Tamim also holds the unwanted record for the most ducks by a Bangladeshi batter in international cricket, with 36 instances of getting out for zero.
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As an ODI captain, Tamim led Bangladesh in 37 matches, winning 21 of them with a success rate of 60%, the highest among Bangladeshi captains.
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Among non-wicketkeepers, Tamim is one of only four Bangladeshi players to have taken 100+ catches across formats. He has 106 catches, following Soumya Sarkar (112), Shakib Al Hasan (120), and Mahmudullah (172).
Tamim Iqbal’s retirement marks the end of an era for Bangladesh cricket, but his contributions will be remembered as an integral part of the country’s cricketing history.