Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal was urgently taken to the hospital on Monday during the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club at the BKSP ground in Savar, after experiencing chest pain.

The incident took place while Tamim was fielding in the first innings of the 50-over match. As reported by ESPNCricinfo, an initial plan was made to transport the seasoned batter to the hospital via helicopter, but the flight could not be executed from the venue. He was subsequently taken to Fazilatunnesa Hospital.

Tamim announced his retirement from international cricket in January of this year, just before the team's departure for the Champions Trophy tournament. He made his international debut in a One-Day International (ODI) against Zimbabwe in Harare in 2007. Over his career, he played 243 ODIs, 70 Tests, and 78 Twenty20 internationals (T20Is), amassing over 15,000 runs and achieving 25 centuries, the highest by any Bangladeshi player.

Earlier, he had declared his retirement a few months prior to the 2023 ODI World Cup in India but reversed his decision the following day. Ultimately, he missed the ICC tournament due to a back injury. The 35-year-old last represented Bangladesh in a 2-0 ODI series loss at home against New Zealand in September 2023.

"I have been away from international cricket for a long time. That distance will remain. My chapter in international cricket is over," he stated in a social media post. "I have been contemplating this for a long time. With a significant event like the Champions Trophy approaching, I do not wish to divert attention away from the team, which could hinder their focus."

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