Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died in India after battling an illness, according to Afghan cricket sources. He had received medical treatment at a hospital in India for some time.
No details have emerged on when his body will return to Afghanistan.
Zadran played a leading role in Afghanistan’s rise in international cricket. The left-arm fast bowler represented his country in One-Day Internationals, Twenty20 Internationals and other international competitions, earning a reputation for his pace, aggression and ability to deliver in big matches.
He helped Afghanistan qualify for and compete in major ICC events, including the Cricket World Cup and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. His performances placed him among the players who helped establish Afghanistan as a competitive international side.
Tributes quickly followed news of his death. Members of the Afghanistan cricket community, former teammates and supporters remembered Zadran for his contribution to the national team and his role in the country’s cricket journey.
