Tamim Iqbal put on life support after heart failure at field

Cricketer Tamim Iqbal fell ill during a match at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) in Savar, Dhaka on Monday (March 24).

He has been put on life support at KPJ Specialized Hospital due to his critical condition.

The cricketer felt severe pain in his chest during the match between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club. A helicopter was sent to shift him to Dhaka. However, he was taken to the hospital adjacent to BKSP due to his critical condition.

BCB media committee Chairman Iftekhar Rahman Mithu confirmed the matter to risingbd.