Tamim Iqbal was transferred to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka yesterday, a day after surviving a major heart attack during a Dhaka Premier League match at the BKSP in Savar.

Doctors at KPJ Specialised Hospital in Savar, where Tamim had undergone stenting surgery, confirmed the former Bangladesh captain had passed the most critical phase and shown significant improvement over the last 36 hours. While they initially advised him to remain hospitalised for at least a day, Tamim and his family opted to shift to the capital.

According to hospital officials, Tamim may still seek further medical care abroad.

"Tamim's family would later decide whether to take him abroad or continue treatment in Dhaka," said Dr Rajib Hasan, media director at KPJ Specialised Hospital.

"As he is doing well, it will be wise not to move him much," he suggested.

With Tamim recovering, the question arises: will he return to the field? Although he retired from international cricket earlier this year, the 36-year-old remains active in domestic competitions, recently leading Fortune Barishal to the Bangladesh Premier League title and captaining Mohammedan SC in the ongoing DPL.

Dr Rajib, who has been monitoring Tamim's condition since his admission, believes a return to cricket is possible but contingent on medical clearance.

"Usually, everyone returns to normal activities after such surgery… But if he wants to return to sporting activities, he must take consultation from a medical board after three months. If everything goes accordingly, then there is no reason for him not making a return to the field.

"If there is damage to his heart, then there can be a concern regarding his comeback. But several tests have shown he has no heart damage," he further informed.

Dr Rajib also noted that Tamim's fitness played a key role in his resilience.

"He is very strong. It's an advantage of being a sportsperson. If the same happened to me, my bones could be broken into pieces," he explained.

Tamim earlier in the day shared his gratitude in an emotional social media post, reflecting on the fragility of life and the support he received.

"I was fortunate to have some incredible people around me during this crisis. Because of their prudence and endless efforts, I have overcome this danger and come back," he wrote.

"Some incidents remind us of reality, remind us of how short life really is. In this brief life, if nothing else, we should all stand by each other during crises -- that is my request to you all," he added.

For now, Tamim's health remains the priority, with his future in cricket resting in the hands of time and medical assessments.