Tamim Iqbal discharged by doctors after suffering heart attack

Tamim Iqbal, one of the best batsmen produced by Bangladesh, was discharged from the hospital on Friday after going through an angioplasty surgery. The former Bangladesh captain had suffered a heart attack on Monday while playing in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League.

He will still be monitored by specialists for the upcoming weeks to ensure his sound health.

Heart attack after a toss

The left-hander was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match against Shinepukur Cricket Club. However, he felt uncomfortable after the toss. He was then taken to the KPJ Specialised Hospotal and Nursing, which is near the ground in Savar. After that, he was sent to a hospital in Dhaka by a helicopter.

Tamim needed a CPR

Tamim Iqbal’s condition continued to worsen, and he collapsed. His physio performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), followed by the hospital’s shock therapy, to resuscitate him. Once he was back to his senses, he was operated on by the cardiologist. A ring was put in one of his arteries.

Family rushes to the hospital

After learning about Tamim’s condition, his family rushed to Savar. After the surgery, he regained consciousness. The doctors informed him that they’d monitor him for another 72 hours because those were crucial for his recovery. He was then shifted to another hospital in Dhaka, from where he was discharged.

A Bangladeshi Legend

For a country not known to produce many star batsmen, Tamim Iqbal has proven people wrong. For a long time, he maintained a solid performance across formats. He was Bangladesh’s best batter and even captained the national side. He retired from international cricket earlier this year in January. He, however, continues to play domestic cricket as he led the Fortune Barishal franchise to their second BPL title. The left hander scored over 5 thousand runs in Test cricket. In limited overs cricket too, he scored over 10 thousand runs, making him one of Bangladesh’s best ever cricketers.

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