Shapoor Zadran, the former Afghanistan fast-bowler who was battling prolonged illness in a hospital in Delhi, passed away aged 38 on Tuesday, July 7. Zadran lived the last few months of his life battling Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and was about to turn 39 on July 8.ย
Zadran’s younger brother Ghamai Zadran confirmed the news as he was living with the former speedster in Delhi for his treatment. Zadran was battling an advanced stage of HLH, which is a rare disease in which the immune system starts failing.
ACB expresses grief on Zadran’s death
Meanwhile, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) issued a statement, expressing grief over the tragic death of their former fast-bowler, who played 80 internationals for the national team. “With profound grief and deep sorrow, the Afghanistan Cricket Board mourns the passing of former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran,” the board said in a statement.ย
Zadran was one of the leading figures in laying the foundation for Afghanistan cricket’s rise in recent times. The Board remembered theย 6’2″ tall fast bowler for his contributions for the team. “Shapoor Zadran was one of the foundation-laying 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.”
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