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The cricketing world was left in mourning after former Afghanistan<\/strong><\/a> fast bowler Shapoor Zadran<\/strong> passed away at the age of 38 following a prolonged illness. Zadran had been battling Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare immune system disorder, and had been undergoing treatment in the Delhi-NCR region for several months before his demise.<\/p>\n One of the pioneers of Afghanistan cricket, Zadran played a significant role in the nation\u2019s remarkable rise on the international stage. Following the heartbreaking announcement from the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB)<\/strong>, tributes poured in from fans, former teammates and members of the global cricket community, with many remembering his immense contribution to Afghan cricket and the legacy he leaves behind.<\/p>\n Zadran represented Afghanistan for more than a decade, featuring in 44 One-Day Internationals and 36 T20 Internationals between 2009 and 2020. The left-arm fast bowler claimed 80 international wickets and established himself as one of the country\u2019s most recognizable cricketers during its rapid rise in world cricket.<\/p>\n One of the defining moments of his career came during the 2015 ODI World Cup<\/strong>, where he finished as Afghanistan\u2019s leading wicket-taker with 10 scalps. He also struck the winning runs in Afghanistan\u2019s historic victory over Scotland<\/strong><\/a>, helping the nation register its maiden World Cup win. Off the field, Zadran was admired for mentoring younger players and inspiring a new generation of Afghan cricketers with his passion, determination and commitment to the game.<\/p>\n Also READ: Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of England ODI series; replacement announced<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n As news of his passing spread across social media, fans, former cricketers and well-wishers shared heartfelt messages in memory of the former pacer. Many described him as one of the architects of Afghanistan cricket\u2019s success, while others remembered his unforgettable performances and the impact he had on the country\u2019s cricketing journey.<\/p>\n Afghanistan’s pace bowler, Shapoor Zadran has sadly passed away just one day shy of his 39th birthday, after battling a serious illness \ud83d\ude14#ShapoorZadran<\/a> #Afghanistan<\/a> #CricketTwitter<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/xgJ4MpA1Sj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u0625\u0650\u0646\u064e\u0651\u0627 \u0644\u0650\u0644\u0651\u0647\u0650 \u0648\u064e\u0625\u0650\u0646\u064e\u0651\u0640\u0627 \u0625\u0650\u0644\u064e\u064a\u0652\u0647\u0650 \u0631\u064e\u0627\u062c\u0650\u0639\u064f\u0648\u0646\u064e<\/p>\n With profound grief and deep sorrow, the Afghanistan Cricket Board mourns the passing of former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran.<\/p>\n Shapoor Zadran was one of the foundation-laying figures of Afghanistan cricket, whose dedication,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/iPIAJ6HLkq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u0634\u0627\u067e\u0648\u0631\u0647 \u0648\u0631\u0648\u0631\u0647! \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u062a\u0639\u0627\u0644\u06cc \u062f\u06d0 \u062e\u067e\u0644 \u0628\u06d0\u200c\u067e\u0627\u06cc\u0627\u0646\u0647 \u0631\u062d\u0645\u062a\u0648\u0646\u0647 \u062f\u0631\u0628\u0627\u0646\u062f\u06d0 \u0648\u06a9\u0693\u064a\u060c \u062c\u0646\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0641\u0631\u062f\u0648\u0633 \u062f\u06d0 \u062f\u0631 \u067e\u0647 \u0628\u0631\u062e\u0647 \u06a9\u0693\u064a\u060c \u0627\u0648 \u0642\u062f\u0631\u0645\u0646\u06cd \u06a9\u0648\u0631\u0646\u06cd \u0627\u0648 \u067c\u0648\u0644\u0648 \u062e\u0648\u0627\u062e\u0648\u0696\u0648 \u062a\u0647 \u062f\u06d0 \u062f\u062f\u06d0 \u0633\u062a\u0631 \u063a\u0645 \u062f \u0632\u063a\u0645\u0644\u0648 \u062a\u0648\u0627\u0646 \u0627\u0648 \u062f \u0632\u0693\u0647 \u0635\u0628\u0631 \u0648\u0631\u06a9\u0693\u064a.<\/p>\n \u062a\u0647 \u06cc\u0648\u0627\u0632\u06d0 \u06cc\u0648 \u0646\u0696\u062f\u06d0 \u0645\u0644\u06ab\u0631\u06cc \u0646\u0647 \u0648\u06d0\u060c \u0628\u0644\u06a9\u06d0 \u062f \u062e\u067e\u0644 \u0647\u06d0\u0648\u0627\u062f \u06cc\u0648 \u0631\u06cc\u069a\u062a\u06cc\u0646\u06cc \u062e\u062f\u0645\u062a\u06ab\u0627\u0631 \u0627\u0648 \u062f \u0627\u0641\u063a\u0627\u0646\u0633\u062a\u0627\u0646 \u062f \u0639\u0632\u062a \u0627\u0633\u062a\u0627\u0632\u06cc \u0648\u06d0. \u062a\u0627\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/VT7KwDOOU1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mohammad Nabi (@MohammadNabi007) July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u067e\u0647 \u0689\u06d0\u0631\u06d0 \u062e\u0648\u0627\u0634\u06cc\u0646\u06cd \u0633\u0631\u0647 \u0645\u06d0 \u062f \u0634\u0627\u067e\u0648\u0631 \u062f \u0645\u0693\u06cc\u0646\u06d0 \u062e\u0628\u0631 \u0648\u0627\u0648\u0631\u06d0\u062f. \u062f\u0627 \u062f \u0647\u063a\u0647 \u062f \u06a9\u0648\u0631\u0646\u06cd\u060c \u062f\u0648\u0633\u062a\u0627\u0646\u0648 \u0627\u0648 \u062f \u0627\u0641\u063a\u0627\u0646\u0633\u062a\u0627\u0646 \u062f \u06a9\u0631\u06a9\u067c \u0645\u06cc\u0646\u0647\u200c\u0648\u0627\u0644\u0648 \u0644\u067e\u0627\u0631\u0647 \u06cc\u0648\u0647 \u0633\u062a\u0631\u0647 \u0636\u0627\u06cc\u0639\u0647 \u062f\u0647. \u062f \u0647\u063a\u0647 \u0627\u0631\u0648\u0627 \u062f\u06d0 \u069a\u0627\u062f\u0647 \u0648\u064a\u060c \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u062a\u0639\u0627\u0644\u06cc \u062f\u06d0 \u062c\u0646\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0641\u0631\u062f\u0648\u0633 \u0648\u0631\u067e\u0647 \u0628\u0631\u062e\u0647 \u06a9\u0693\u064a\u060c \u06a9\u0648\u0631\u0646\u06cd\u060c \u0645\u0644\u06ab\u0631\u0648 \u0627\u0648 \u067c\u0648\u0644\u0648 \u062e\u0648\u0627\u062e\u0648\u0696\u0648 \u062a\u0647 \u062f\u06d0 \u0635\u0628\u0631 \u062c\u0645\u06cc\u0644 \u0648\u0631\u06a9\u0693\u064a. \u0645\u0648\u0696 \u0647\u0645 \u067e\u0647 \u062f\u06d0 \u0633\u062a\u0631 \u063a\u0645 \u06a9\u06d0 \u0681\u0627\u0646 \u0634\u0631\u06cc\u06a9\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/V5gpvc9KlG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Azmatullah Omarzai (@AzmatOmarzay) July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Really sad to hear about the passing of Shapoor Zadran. One of the main architects behind Afghanistan’s rise in world cricket, his contribution to the game and the team’s journey will always be remembered. A life dedicated to the sport. May his soul rest in peace. Heartfelt\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Afghanistan cricket pioneer, Shapoor Zadran \ud83d\udc94<\/p>\n A true warrior on the field who inspired an entire generation to dream big. His legacy will live on forever. Heartfelt condolences to his family and fans \ud83d\ude4f pic.twitter.com\/wwiEz3mupP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ajay Jadeja (@AjayJadeja171) July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u062f \u0698\u0624\u0631\u06d0 \u062e\u0648\u0627\u0634\u06cc\u0646\u06cd \u067e\u06cc\u063a\u0627\u0645 <\/p>\n \u062f \u0627\u0641\u063a\u0627\u0646\u0633\u062a\u0627\u0646 \u06a9\u0631\u06a9\u067c \u062f \u0627\u0648\u0644\u0648 \u0627\u0648 \u0633\u062e\u062a\u0648 \u0648\u0631\u0681\u0648 \u0627\u062a\u0644 \u0634\u0627\u067e\u0648\u0631 \u062d\u0627\u062c\u064a \u062f \u0648\u0631\u067e\u06d0\u069a\u06d0 \u0646\u0627\u0631\u0648\u063a\u06cd \u0644\u0647\u0654 \u0627\u0645\u0644\u0647 \u062e\u067e\u0644 \u0631\u0648\u062d \u062f \u0631\u0648\u062d\u0648\u0646\u0648 \u0645\u0627\u0644\u06a9 \u062a\u0647 \u0648\u0633\u067e\u0627\u0631\u0647!!<\/p>\n \u062e\u062f\u0627\u06cc \u062f \u0634\u0627\u067e\u0648\u0631 \u062d\u0627\u062c\u064a \u062a\u0647 \u062c\u0646\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0641\u0631\u062f\u0648\u0646\u0635\u06cc\u0628 \u06a9\u0693\u064a\u060c \u062f\u0648\u0633\u062a\u0627\u0646\u0648 \u0627\u0648 \u067c\u0648\u0644\u06d0 \u063a\u0645\u062c\u0646\u06d0 \u06a9\u0648\u0631\u0646\u06cd \u062a\u0647 \u06cc\u06d0 \u062a\u0633\u0644\u06cc\u062a \u0648\u0627\u06cc\u0645. <\/p>\n \u067e\u062f\u06d0 \u063a\u0645 \u06a9\u06d0 \u0648\u0631\u0633\u0631\u0647 \u0634\u0631\u06cc\u06a9 \u06cc\u0645.<\/p>\n \u0627\u0646\u0627 \u0644\u0644\u0647\u0650 \u0648 \u0627\u0646\u0627 \u0627\u0644\u06cc\u0647\u0650 \u0631\u0627\u062c\u0639\u0648\u0646 pic.twitter.com\/d3kwvLW5dh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ibrahim Zadran (@IZadran18) July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Shapoor Zadran, One of the Icons of Afghanistan Cricket passed away \ud83d\udc94 <\/p>\n \u2013 Condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com\/WQ3gnGOr2w<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Afghanistan Cricketer Shapoor Zadran Passed Away.\ud83e\udd79\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddeb pic.twitter.com\/z8JMTAIjL2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Maina Singh (@Maina_Singhx77) July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f Former Afghanistan Cricketer Shapoor Zadran Passes Away<\/p>\n Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has passed away after battling illness for several months. He breathed his last at a hospital in India.<\/p>\n Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/sM9HWxpGrA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Rana Ahmad. (@AhmadRana056) July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nShapoor Zadran\u2019s contribution to Afghanistan cricket<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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