Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran passes away after prolonged illness
Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has passed away in India following a prolonged illness. The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed the death of the pioneering athlete who played a key role in the team's international rise.
Why it matters
Zadran was a significant figure in the development of Afghan cricket, and his passing is a notable loss for the international sports community.
NEW DELHI: Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died in India after battling an illness. He had been undergoing treatment at a hospital in India for some time."With profound grief and deep sorrow, the Afghanistan Cricket Board mourns the passing of former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran," Afghanistan Cricket Board posted.Zadran was among the pioneering fast bowlers of Afghanistan cricket and played a significant role in the national team's rise on the international stage. He represented Afghanistan in both One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), earning a reputation for his pace and aggressive bowling.He was part of the generation that helped Afghanistan qualify for and compete in major global tournaments, including the ICC Cricket World Cup and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, contributing to the team's emergence as a competitive international side.More details are awaited...Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
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