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Dhaka Capitals Coach Dies Before BPL Match
A cricket coach named Mahbub Ali Zaki died suddenly before a big match.
He was 59 years old and worked for the Dhaka Capitals team.
He felt very sick and fell down right before the game was supposed to start.
The doctors tried to help him, but he passed away.
Many people who love cricket are very sad about this.
The people in charge of cricket in Bangladesh said they are sorry and will remember him for his hard work.
A moment of silence was held before the match to honor him.
Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki died of cardiac arrest before a BPL match.
Zaki collapsed at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium and was rushed to Al Haramain Hospital.
He was pronounced dead at around 1:00 PM on 27 December 2025.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board issued a statement condoling his death and highlighting his contributions to fast bowling and Bangladesh cricket.
A minute of silence was observed before the Dhaka Capitals vs Rajshahi Warriors match in his honor.
- Who
- Mahbub Ali Zaki, 59, Assistant Coach of Dhaka Capitals and Specialist Pace Bowling Coach of BCB Game Development Department
- What
- Died of cardiac arrest before a BPL match
- Where
- Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
- When
- 27 December 2025 at 1:00 PM (afternoon)
- Why
- Cardiac arrest
BCB Statement
Team Officials
Health Issues
BCB Statement
No official statement on prior health issues
Team Officials
Zaki had not complained of any health issues prior to the incident
Key facts
- Name
- Mahbub Ali Zaki
- Age
- 59
- Role
- Assistant Coach, Dhaka Capitals and Specialist Pace Bowling Coach, BCB Game Development Department
- Cause of Death
- Cardiac Arrest
- Location
- Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
- Date
- 27 December 2025
- Time
- 1:00 PM (afternoon)
- Match
- Dhaka Capitals vs Rajshahi Warriors
- Hospital
- Al Haramain Hospital
Timeline
Dhaka Capitals' coach Zaki flunks fitness test, collapses.
Before BPL match, Zaki dies of cardiac arrest.
Quotes
Bangladesh Cricket Board
The governing body for cricket in Bangladesh.
“"The Bangladesh Cricket Board deeply mourns the passing of Mahbub Ali Zaki (59), specialist pace bowling coach of the BCB Game Development Department and assistant coach of Dhaka Capitals in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 2026."”
thestatesman.com
“"He passed away today, December 27, in Sylhet at around 1:00 PM (afternoon). Mahbub Ali Zaki’s dedication and invaluable contribution to the development of fast bowling and Bangladesh cricket will be remembered with profound respect and gratitude."”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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