Dhaka Capitals coach Mahbub Ali Zaki DIES after collapsing on field before BPL match

A tragic scene unfolded at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, December 27, as Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki passed away after collapsing during pre-match preparations ahead of their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) clash against the Rajshahi Royals.

Zaki suddenly fell to the ground while the team was warming up for the match. He was provided immediate medical attention on the field, including CPR, before he was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance, but he could not be saved.

Dhaka Capitals Coach Mahbub Ali Zaki Dies After Collapsing On the Field

In an official statement, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed that Zaki passed away in Sylhet. His shocking passing has left the Bangladesh cricket community in deep shock and mourning, as he played an important role in nurturing young bowlers and strengthening the pace resources.

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The BCB statement released on X reads: “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.”

The Bangladesh board further stated: “He passed away today, 27 December 2025, 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. The Bangladesh Cricket Board extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire cricketing fraternity at this time of immense loss.”

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.

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— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) December 27, 2025

To be continued…