The opener was urgently admitted to the KPJ Specialised Hospital and his condition was deemed to be critical. However, Tamim Iqbal regained his consciousness and even responded to the physicians' calls.
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The physician also confirmed that Tamim has been trying to walk at the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU). The former Bangladesh skipper was also taken to a cabin where he could speak to his relatives. He was then taken to the ICU again for further treatment.
"He is now better. He talked to his family members and also walked briefly at the hospital," club official Tariqul Islam said.
What happened to Tamim Iqbal?
Tamim took part in the toss as the captain of Mohammedan Sporting Club in their match against Shinepukur on March 24 (Monday). However, he left the field soon midway when his team was fielding while complaining of chest pain.
Later, the block was detected in his heart at the KPJ Specialised Hospital and the physicians had to place a stent to remove it. Tamim Iqbal's fans had gathered outside the hospital to show their solidarity behind their favorite player and they remained there for the whole day.
Tamim Iqbal's incredible records
He is the second-highest overall run-scorer for Bangladesh and the highest in the ODI format. His last international game was way back in September 2023 against New Zealand.
There were speculations over his return to the national side for the Champions Trophy. However, the opener declined all those claims by stating that he didn't want to distract his team before a big ICC tournament.
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