Team staff and medical personnel immediately administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after Zaki, 59, collapsed on the ground during his team\u2019s pre-match preparation. He was taken by ambulance to Al Haramain Hospital, where he was declared dead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The match went ahead as per the original schedule, with the players, coaches and match officials observing a minute's silence for Zaki. \u201cThe 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe passed away today, 27 December 2025, in Sylhet at around 1:00 PM (afternoon). Mahbub Ali Zaki\u2019s dedication and invaluable contribution to the development of fast bowling and Bangladesh cricket will be remembered with profound respect and gratitude.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Bangladesh Cricket Board extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and the entire cricketing fraternity at this time of immense loss,\u201d said the BCB in a statement on Saturday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The sudden collapse shocked everyone at the ground, with team officials saying Zaki had not complained of any health issues prior to the incident. Players from several BPL teams, including Sylhet Titans, Noakhali Express, and Chattogram Royals, rushed to the hospital as news of the incident spread in Bangladesh\u2019s cricket community.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Bangladesh Cricket Board extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and the entire cricketing fraternity at this time of immense loss,\u201d said the BCB in a statement on Saturday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A fast bowler during his playing career, Zaki represented Comilla district in the National Cricket Championship and also played for Abahani Limited, Bangladesh's most decorated club, in the Dhaka Premier League.<\/p>\r\n\r\n