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IOL News
25-04-2025
- Health
- IOL News
How trainer Yakub Dalim saved Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal's life after heart attack
MIRACLE Trainer Yakub Dalim heroically saved Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal (left) from a life-threatening heart attack during a Dhaka Premier League match by administering crucial CPR, avoiding helicopter transport, and ensuring speedy hospitalisation. Picture: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix Image: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix Tragedy was averted as what first appeared to be minor chest pains, before Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal suddenly suffered a massive heart attack, and it took some quick thinking from his trainer, Yakub Chowdhury Dalim, which ultimately saved the player's life. On March 24, Iqbal had complained about chest pains, which saw him taken to the hospital during a Dhaka Premier League match in Bangladesh. On his journey to the hospital, Iqbal subsequently lost consciousness. It was then that the Mohammedan Sporting Club trainer sprang into action to save Iqbal. Heroic CPR saves cricket star Tamim Iqbal after heart attack 'The match started around 9 a.m. After warming up, Tamim seemed a bit uncomfortable. He said, 'I'm feeling some chest pain. Can I get a gas medicine?' He took it, but the pain didn't go away. Then he said, 'I think I should go to the hospital,'' recalled Dalim to Iqbal had been talking up to that point, but the moment they entered the administration building at the cricket ground, he suffered what would later be identified as a heart attack. 'I asked him again and again, 'Tamim Bhai, can you hear me?' Nothing. No movement, no reaction. That's when I knew—this was serious. I checked for a pulse. Nothing. He wasn't breathing either. In that moment, I realised—he was having a massive cardiac arrest. I didn't waste a second. 'I started CPR right away because I knew if I hesitated, we could lose him. The helicopter hadn't arrived yet. I pressed down hard on his chest, over and over, for about two to three minutes. Just then, I heard the helicopter landing on the athletic track.' Dalim also paid credit to the fast driving of the ambulance driver. 'At the same time, match referee Debu Da was doing everything he could. He asked me what was happening, and I told him, 'It's bad.' Another doctor at BKSP, Samir Bhai, came over. He saw me doing CPR and said, ' Get him to the hospital as soon as possible." 'Then someone suggested putting him in the helicopter. But I immediately snapped, 'If we put him in that helicopter, we're going to lose him.' We didn't have time for that. We had to get to the hospital—fast. I turned to Debu Da and said, 'We need to move now. If I stop CPR, his other organs will fail. His brain won't get oxygen.'
Al Jazeera
31-03-2025
- Health
- Al Jazeera
Bangladesh cricketer Tamim back home after heart attack
Former Bangladeshi cricket captain Tamim Iqbal has returned home from hospital, days after suffering a massive heart attack during a local match. The 36-year-old was released on Friday. He was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in a match of the 50-over Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League on Monday when he was rushed to a nearby hospital, complaining of severe chest pain. Doctors inserted stents to repair an arterial blockage the same day, and Tamim was later moved to a bigger health facility in the capital, Dhaka. 'After observing his health condition, we have decided to discharge him today,' Shahabuddin Talukder, a doctor at Evercare Hospital, told reporters on Friday. He added that Tamim would have to maintain a rehabilitation programme and modify his lifestyle. 'We hope he will be able to return to cricket soon,' the doctor added. Abu Zafar of the Bangladeshi Ministry of Health and Family Welfare told reporters on Wednesday that it was uncertain whether Tamim would be able to return to cricket. 'Tamim won't be able to play sports for the next three months. If everything goes well, then he will be able to return,' he said. 'Unfortunately, he is a smoker, which is a risk factor for heart attacks. He must stay away from it. He will have to follow doctors' advice.' Tamim scored more than 15,000 runs for Bangladesh in a career spanning 15 years and remains the only Bangladeshi to score hundreds in all formats of international cricket.
BBC News
25-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Tamim says he was 'lucky' after cardiac arrest
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has thanked doctors for their "amazing" care after he posted on social media for the first time since he suffered a cardiac 36-year-old required medical attention during a domestic T20 game in Dhaka and is currently recovering in Bangladesh's record run-scorer in one-day internationals, complained of chest pains after taking to the field for Mohammedan Sporting Club in their Dhaka Premier League fixture against Shinepukur on to transport him in a helicopter were abandoned as his condition deteriorated and he was instead taken for emergency treatment at a closer facility, the KPJ Specialized is set remain in hospital for another 48 to 72 hours for observation having been given angioplasty to relieve a blockage of the arteries."The heartbeat is what keeps us alive, but this can cease without any announcement - we repeatedly forget this. Did I know what was going to happen to me when I started the day yesterday?" Tamim wrote on his Facebook, external page."I have returned with the infinite mercy of Allah and everyone's prayers. I'm lucky, I had some amazing people by my side during this crisis, with whose tireless efforts I've overcome this crisis."Some events remind us of reality, how short life really is. Everyone pray for me and my family. I, Tamim Iqbal, am nothing without your love."Tamim represented Bangladesh 391 times across all formats between 2007 and 2023, scoring 15,249 runs.
Al Jazeera
25-03-2025
- Health
- Al Jazeera
Bangladesh ex-captain Tamim Iqbal recovering after heart attack during DPL
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. Tamim's heart attack came on the same day as Shakib's 38th birthday, but the all-rounder said he was unable to enjoy the occasion because of the news. Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh likewise offered his 'prayers and wishes'. 'You've faced tough opponents before and come out stronger, this will be no different. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Stay strong,' Yuvraj wrote on social media. Tamim represented Bangladesh in 391 matches across formats between 2007 and 2023, and was their one-day captain. He scored more than 15,000 runs and is the only Bangladeshi to record centuries in all three international formats.
Khaleej Times
25-03-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Bangladesh ex-captain Tamim Iqbal recovering after heart attack
Former 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. The 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. "He is now better. He talked to his family members and also walked briefly at the hospital," club official Tariqul Islam said. 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!" long-time teammate Shakib Al Hasan wrote in a social media post. Tamim's heart attack came the same day as Shakib's 38th birthday, but the all-rounder said he was unable to enjoy the occasion because of the news. Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh likewise offered his "prayers and wishes". "You've faced tough opponents before and come out stronger, this will be no different. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Stay strong," Yuvraj wrote on social media. Tamim represented Bangladesh in 391 matches across formats between 2007 and 2023, and was their one-day captain. He scored more than 15,000 runs and is the only Bangladeshi to record centuries in all three international formats.
