India, March 24 -- Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal, on Monday, was rushed to the hospital in the middle of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League game between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club at the BKSP ground in Savar after suffering from chest pain.

The incident occurred when Tamim was fielding in the first innings of the 50-over contest. According to a report in ESPNCricinfo, initially, a helicopter was arranged to take the veteran batter to the hospital, but could not be flown from the venue. He was later taken to the Fazilatunnesa Hospital.

Tamim announced his retirement from international cricket in January this year, ahead of the team's departure from the Champions Trophy tournament. He made his inte...