Tamim Iqbal

Tamim calls Hridoy’s suspension fiasco ‘funny’

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal called out the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) over how they handled Towhid Hridoy’s suspension issue and also spoke about a few issues that have ‘upset’ the cricketers after a meeting with the board president in Mirpur today.
25 April 2025

Tamim at SBNCS to watch Mohammedan-Abahani match

For the first time since suffering a major heart attack, former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal set foot in a stadium as he came to the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today to watch the high-voltage Dhaka Premier League (DPL) match between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Abahani Limited.
12 April 2025

Tamim to seek second opinion on heart condition in Singapore

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is set to travel to Singapore for a second opinion on his heart condition, provided he is deemed fit to fly, a family member confirmed to The Daily Star today.
4 April 2025

I found a new life, says Tamim after near-death experience

Tamim was discharged on Friday, four days after the incident, and thanked everyone who stood by him during the difficult time.
29 March 2025

Doctors optimistic about Tamim’s return to cricket

Tamim Iqbal was transferred to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka yesterday, a day after surviving a major heart attack during a Dhaka Premier League match at the BKSP in Savar.
25 March 2025

‘By the grace of Almighty, I have come back’

Tamim Iqbal, who is still recovering from a heart attack he suffered yesterday, penned an emotional post on social media today, thanking everyone who have helped him in this dire crisis and shared his poignant thoughts on the brief nature of life.
25 March 2025

Tamim has overcome ‘extremely critical period’

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has overcome the extremely critical period after his stenting surgery yesterday and is now close to getting discharged, said the officials at the KPJ Specialised Hospital in Savar at a press briefing today.
25 March 2025

Tamim’s heart attack and a decision that saved his life

Yesterday was supposed to be just another day at the office for Tamim Iqbal, who was at the BKSP, captaining the star-studded Mohammedan Sporting Club against bottom-placed Shinepukur Cricket Club in an eighth round fixture of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL).
25 March 2025

Your prayers for Tamim will be the best birthday gift for me: Shakib

Tamim suffered a serious heart attack early in the morning and was admitted to hospital, leaving Shakib unable to “fully rejoice” on his special day.
24 March 2025

Timeline: Tamim’s health update after heart attack

Tamim underwent a stenting surgery and remains under close medical observation at the KPJ Specialised Hospital in Savar.
24 March 2025

Cricket world sends prayers for Tamim

The local and global cricket fraternity have joined hands to pray for the swift recovery of Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal, who suffered a cardiac arrest today and had to undergo a stenting surgery.
24 March 2025

Tamim regains consciousness, speaks with family

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has regained consciousness and spoken with family members while in observation in the CCU of the KPJ Specialised Hospital following a successful stenting surgery.
24 March 2025

Tamim’s situation better but not out of danger yet, says KPJ Hospital

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is now in observation at CCU of the KPJ Specialised Hospital in Savar after a successful stent surgery.
24 March 2025

Yunus inquires about Tamim Iqbal's health after heart attack

On behalf of Yunus, his Deputy Press Secretary, Abul Kalam Azad Majumder, spoke with BCB CEO Nizam Uddin Chowdhury
24 March 2025

Tamim suffers heart attack, hospitalised in Savar

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal fell ill after the toss of a Dhaka Premier League (DPL) in BKSP and has been hospitalised at a hospital in Savar.
24 March 2025

On This Day: Tamim’s birthday knock guides Tigers to Asia Cup final

Tamim’s purple patch continued in the final, where he notched up his fourth consecutive fifty, finishing as the tournament’s second-highest scorer with 253 runs.
20 March 2025

Mahmudullah’s career at a glance

Bangladesh veteran Mahmudullah Riyad called time on an 18-year international career through a Facebook post yesterday. The 39-year-old, who scored 11,047 runs in international cricket, had retired from Tests in 2021 and called time on his T20I career last year in October. Here we present the highlights of his career:
12 March 2025

Gulshan, Agrani stun DPL heavyweights

Both newly-promoted clubs Gulshan Cricket Club and Agrani Bank Cricket Club created a stir in the opening day’s fixtures of the Dhaka Premier League, beating grand opponents Mohammedan and Abahani respectively.
3 March 2025

Ensuring player payments main priority in DPL: Tamim

Former Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal said ensuring player payments should be the main priority in the upcoming edition of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL). 
1 March 2025

Tamim and Co triumph as ‘power and experience’ combine

Fortune Barishal were left with a daunting task yesterday at the end of Chittagong Kings’ innings in the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in Mirpur, but they ended up creating history with a three-wicket victory to clinch back-to-back BPL titles.
8 February 2025