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Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran dies aged 38
Former Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran died on Tuesday following a prolonged illness. Shapoor, who breathed his last at a hospital in Delhi, was 38. Zadran was battling Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and was, according to reports, undergoing treatment in the Delhi-NCR region over the past few months.
"Shapoor Zadran was one of the foundation-lying figures of Afghanistan cricket, whose dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment played a vital role in the rise and development of the game in our country. He was among the proud cricketers who stood at the heart of Afghanistan's early cricket journey and helped build the path that brought Afghan cricket to the international stage," ACB said in a statement.
“Beyond his achievements on the field, Shapoor Zadran was a true source of inspiration for many young Afghan cricketers and for cricket followers across the world. His fighting spirit, determination, and love for the game gave hope to many and encouraged a generation to dream bigger and believe in the future of Afghanistan cricket.”
Shapoor played 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is for Afghanistan, taking 43 and 37 wickets, respectively.
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