SportsSat, Dec 27, 2025
Dhaka Capitals Assistant Coach Mahbub Ali Zaki Dies After Collapsing Before BPL Game
Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki, 59, died after collapsing on the field before a Bangladesh Premier League match in Sylhet. Local media reported a heart attack.
📌Key Points
- •Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki, 59, died after collapsing on the field.
- •The incident occurred during warm-ups before a BPL match against Rajshahi Warriors in Sylhet.
- •Local media reported the cause of death as a heart attack.
- •Zaki received CPR and was rushed to Al Haramain Hospital, where he was declared dead around 1:00 PM local time.
- •The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Dhaka Capitals expressed deep condolences, highlighting his contribution to fast bowling and Bangladesh cricket.
- •The match proceeded as scheduled, with players observing a minute's silence in his honor.