Dhaka, March 25 -- In his first public statement since suffering a heart attack during a domestic cricket match, former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal on Tuesday thanked well-wishers, medical professionals, and the Almighty for helping him survive what he called an unexpected and life-altering episode.

Taking to his official Facebook page, Tamim reflected on how fragile life can be, sharing a heartfelt message filled with gratitude and introspection.

"Yesterday, when I started the day, did I know what was about to happen to me? No," he wrote. "By the mercy of Allah and everyone's prayers, I have come back."

Tamim recounted how, two years ago during Ramadan, he met a friend named Anup, whose father could not undergo heart surgery even a...