KPJ Hospital gives update on Tamim Iqbal
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal remains under observation in the CCU at KPJ Specialised Hospital in Savar following a successful stent surgery.
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal remains under observation in the CCU at KPJ Specialised Hospital in Savar following a successful stent surgery.
Bangladesh cricket star Tamim Iqbal has undergone angioplasty after suffering two heart attacks and is currently in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU). Mohammedan Sporting Club manager Sajjad Ahmed confirmed the news to the media on Sunday afternoon.
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal was suddenly taken ill during a Dhaka Premier League (DPL) match and has been hospitalized after experiencing chest pain. He is currently admitted to Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib KPJ Hospital in Savar.
Bangladesh’s star all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan, has been given clearance to resume bowling in all formats of cricket after a thorough evaluation of his bowling action in England.
New Zealand A is set to tour Bangladesh on May 1 for a series featuring three one-day matches and two four-day games against Bangladesh A.
Cambrian School & College’s Mustakim Howlader made history by becoming the first batsman to score 400 runs in Bangladesh’s recognized cricket.
For years, Shakib Al Hasan has been considered the biggest star in Bangladesh’s sporting history, without any debate. The legendary all-rounder has dominated cricket for over a decade.
Bangladeshi cricketers rarely get opportunities in foreign franchise leagues, and even when they do, obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) remains a challenge. This has been a recurring topic of debate.
With the gradual retirement of Bangladesh’s senior cricketers, a new chapter is unfolding in the country’s cricketing journey. Following Mushfiqur Rahim’s ODI retirement and Mahmudullah’s departure from international cricket, the responsibility of shaping Bangladesh’s future now rests on the shoulders of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Taskin Ahmed.
With the departure of Bangladesh cricket’s golden generation, questions arise about whether the younger players can carry the team forward. However, veteran coach and Bangladesh Cricket Board Cricket Operations Chairman Nazmul Abedin Fahim believes BCB has suitable replacements, he remains uncertain about how the newcomers will perform in international cricket.
The 2007 ICC T20 World Cup in South Africa marked the beginning of a golden chapter in Bangladesh cricket, as five future legends—Shakib Al Hasan, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudullah Riyad, and Mushfiqur Rahim—took the field together in the national jersey for the first time.
Bangladesh veteran Mahmudullah Riyad has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a remarkable 18-year career. The 39-year-old, who accumulated 11,047 international runs, made the announcement through a Facebook post on Wednesday. Having retired from Test cricket in 2021 and T20Is in October last year, Mahmudullah now bids farewell to the game in all formats.