Dhaka, March 26 -- For the first time since suffering a heart attack, Tamim Iqbal has spoken to his fans. In a heartfelt post on his official Facebook page, the veteran cricketer expressed his love and gratitude towards his supporters and thanked the Almighty Allah for his recovery.

Below is Tamim's full statement:

"The heartbeat keeps us alive. But we often forget that this very heartbeat can stop at any moment, without any warning. When I started my day yesterday, did I have any idea what was about to happen to me?

By the immense mercy of Allah and the prayers of everyone, I have returned. I am fortunate to have had some extraordinary people by my side during this crisis. Their wisdom and relentless efforts helped me overcome this di...