Cricket World in Shock as Afghan Cricketer Dies Ahead of IND vs AFG T20I Series

Former Afghanistan cricketer Shapoor Zadran has passed away after battling a prolonged disease in a Delhi hospital. The former Afghanistan quick was suffering from Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a life-threatening disease which hampers the immune system.

Shapoor was one of the most promising bowlers in Afghan cricket during his playing days. The talented left-arm quick even received praises from the legendary Wasim Akram, during an Asia Cup match.

Shapoor Zadran Death Rocks Afghanistan Cricket

The death of Shapoor Zadran has shocked the entire country as well as the cricketing fraternity. Various Afghanistan cricket stars like Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, and many more visited him when he was admitted to the hospital.

However, the 38-year-old couldn't survive, bringing an end to the life of a highly talented cricketer. The ACB took to X (formerly Twitter) to inform the fans about the Afghanistan cricketer death that has brought the cricket world to a standstill.

Shapoor Zadran death was confirmed by his brother Ghamai Zadran, who remained with his elder brother from the time he was admitted at Delhi in January. Many former cricketers, including the Afghanistan Cricket Board, helped Shapoor during this tough time but he couldn't survive any further.

Shapoor Zadran played a key role in taking Afghanistan cricket to greater heights and helped them become one of the best cricket teams in the world. Shapoor Zadran height, which is 6'2", combined with his new ball skills, made him an important part of Afghanistan's bowling attack.

Role Model For Star Afghanistan Cricketers

During the 2015 ODI World Cup played in Australia and New Zealand, he was Afghanistan's leading wicket-taker with 10 wickets. It was the only 50-over World Cup that he played during his career.

Shapoor played during an era when some of the greatest batsmen of all time like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were starting to peak in their respective careers. His height means that he always had an extra advantage over other batters.

Players like Rashid Khan and Asghar Afghan always considered Shapoor Zadran as their mentor. The former left-arm seamer was born in the Logar Province in Afghanistan and later moved to Peshawar, Pakistan, where he learned about cricket.

Shapoor's death brings the end of an era in Afghanistan cricket. The tall left-arm quick will always be remembered for his long hair along with his fluid bowling action.