Sylhet, Dec 27: Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki died on Saturday after collapsing suddenly at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium minutes before his team’s opening Bangladesh Premier League match was to commence against Rajshahi Warriors.
Team staff and medical personnel immediately administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after Zaki, 59, collapsed on the ground during his team’s pre-match preparation. He was taken by ambulance to Al Haramain Hospital, where he was declared dead.
The match went ahead as per the original schedule, with the players, coaches and match officials observing a minute’s silence for Zaki. (IANS)
