Wouldn't have been saved if not given CPR properly: Tamim Iqbal on surviving heart attack

IANS March 29, 2025 286 views

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal survived a heart attack thanks to his trainer's quick CPR response. He expressed deep gratitude to medical staff and fans while recovering at home. The cricket star emphasized how proper CPR technique made the difference between life and death. Tamim remains one of Bangladesh's most accomplished batters despite retiring from international cricket last year.

"I wouldn’t have been saved if Dalim bhai had not given CPR properly at that time" – Tamim Iqbal
Wouldn't have been saved if not given CPR properly: Tamim Iqbal on surviving heart attack
New Delhi, March 29: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal expressed his gratitude after being discharged from the hospital following a heart attack on Monday. Although he retired from international cricket in January 2025, Tamim is still active in domestic cricket. He was captaining Mohammedan Sporting Club in a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match against Shinepukur Cricket Club when he began feeling unwell right after the toss.

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Tamim collapsed after heart attack during domestic match

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Trainer Yakub Chowdhury Dalim performed life-saving CPR

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Underwent angioplasty surgery in Delhi

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Retired from international cricket in 2025

Tamim was initially taken to a local hospital for treatment, but later collapsed and had to undergo angioplasty surgery on Monday. The veteran said his life was saved due to the timely cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) given to him at the time of his heart attack.

“By all your prayers, I am at home now. In these four days, I have discovered my surroundings as I found a new life. All that realisation has only love and gratitude. I have had your love throughout my career. But now I have felt it even more intensely. I am really overwhelmed,” said Tamim in a message posted in Bangla on his Facebook page.

He also extended his heartfelt gratitude to the medical professionals, hospitals, support staff, and individuals who played a vital role in his recovery, with special mention of trainer Yakub Chowdhury Dalim, whose timely CPR when he collapsed was deemed life-saving.

"How to thank our trainer Yakub Chowdhury Dalim bhai, I don't really know. I learned later that the specialist doctors said that I wouldn't have been saved if Dalim bhai had not given CPR properly at that time," he wrote.

Tamim concluded his post by saying, “The road to full recovery is still long. Keep me and my family in your prayers. May everyone's life be beautiful and peaceful. Love for everyone.”

Regarded as one of Bangladesh’s finest batters, Tamim played 387 games across formats, scoring 15,192 runs, which included 25 centuries. He is also the second-highest run-getter for the Tigers across the three formats, only behind Mushfiqur Rahim.

Comments:

Rahim K.

This is why CPR training should be mandatory for all sports staff. That trainer is a real hero! 👏

Priya M.

So scary to think this can happen to elite athletes. Makes you realize how fragile life is. Wishing Tamim a full recovery.

Asif J.

While I'm glad he's okay, shouldn't there be better medical screening for players? This could've been prevented.

Nadia S.

That trainer deserves a national award. So many lives could be saved if more people knew proper CPR techniques.

Faisal A.

Tamim's humility through this ordeal shows why he's loved across cricket nations. Get well soon legend!

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