BECKENHAM, ENGLAND – JULY 09: Tamim Iqbal of Essex poses for a portrait during the Kent Spitfires v Essex Eagles – NatWest T20 Blast (G) cricket match at the County Ground on July 09, 2017 in Beckenham, England. (Photo by Nick Wood/Getty Images)

FORMER Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal is in critical condition after suffering a heart attack.

The 36-year-old was rushed to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest in Mohammedan Sporting Club’s latest Dhaka Premier League Match against Shinepukur Cricket Club on Monday.

He is said to have complained of chest pain shortly after the coin toss.

The former Essex star received treatment on the field after the arrest happened and was immediately rushed to the hospital.

Debashis Chowdhury, Bangladesh Cricket Board’s medical officer, told AFP: “He suffered a heart attack.

“What I know so far is that his heart started to function better.”

Tamim is being treated at the Fazilatunnesa Hospital in Savar following failed efforts to transport him to a medical facility in Dhaka.

Chowdhury added: “He underwent initial checks at a local hospital, where mild heart issues were suspected.

“Efforts were made to transport him to Dhaka.

“But on the way to the helipad, he experienced severe chest pain and had to be rushed back.

“Medical reports later confirmed it was a massive heart attack.”

Recalling the incident, Mohammedan’s team physio, Enamul Haque, said: ” Everything seemed normal in the morning when we arrived at the ground.

“But after taking the field, he suddenly complained of chest pain.

“We acted quickly and took him straight to the hospital.”

Iqbal received scores of well wishes, including one from former Bangladesh star Athar Ali Khan.

He wrote on X: “Prayers for Tamim Iqbal & requesting everyone to pray for his quick recovery.

“May ALLAH Taala give him strength & courage to make a full recovery as soon as possible. Aameen.”

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