Ashiqur Rahman Majumdar becomes Dhaka Capitals (Source: @BDCricTime/x.com)
Cricket always brings thrill, but sometimes carries heartbreak too. The ongoing Bangladesh Premier League was marred by a massive tragedy as the assistant coach passed away during the match.
Tragedy struck during the clash against Rajshahi Warriors as Capitals’ coach Mahbub Ali Zaki suddenly passed away from cardiac arrest. After the heartbreaking tragedy, the franchise named a new assistant coach.
Dhaka Capitals announce new assistant coach amid heartbreak
As the BPL returned after a long time, fans expected some of the endless thrills, but the match between the Rajshahi Warriors and the Dhaka Capitals turned out to be a tragic one. During the practice before the match started, he was watching the preparations and suddenly fell sick.
He was rushed to the hospital, but tragically, it was too late to save him as he succumbed to sudden cardiac arrest. That incident stunned the fans, players, and officials across the world. But after Zaki’s dismissal, the Dhaka Capitals named a new assistant coach in his place.
To fill the void, the franchise named Ashiqur Rahman Majumdar as their new assistant coach. The Dhaka Capitals made the official announcement through an official statement. With Majumdar on board, the team gains a much-needed boost for the remainder of the tournament.
Capitals honor late coach with a thrilling victory
Just a moment before the match went live, the Dhaka Capitals faced a heartbreaking moment, but they gave the perfect tribute to the late coach. Bowling first, the Capitals’ bowlers dominated from the first ball, showing grit and determination. Led by Imad Wasim’s three-wicket haul, with support from Nasir Hossain and the rest, they bundled the Warriors out for just 132 runs.
Chasing down the total, they faced an early blow as Saif Hassan walked away, scoring only 1 run. After that, Usman Khan and Abdullah Al Mamun tried to stitch a crucial partnership. Later on, Mamun’s crucial 45 and Sabbir Rahman’s quickfire 21 pushed them towards a 5-wicket victory.
After securing the victory, the Dhaka Capitals players dedicated their first win of the tournament to the late coach, and the move touched hearts. The tribute continued with a special prayer ceremony held in Zaki’s memory, making the moment even more emotional.
