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Former Afghanistan pace bowler Shapoor Zadran dies aged 38
SG⚽ Sports23 hr. ago

Former Afghanistan pace bowler Shapoor Zadran dies aged 38

Former Afghan cricketer Shapoor Zadran, a key figure in the development of Afghanistan cricket, passed away at the age of 38 after battling a rare severe immune system disorder. He died just one day before his 39th birthday while receiving treatment at a hospital in New Delhi. The Afghanistan Cricket Board expressed deep sorrow over his death, highlighting his contributions to the growth of cricket in the country. Zadran made his ODI debut in 2009 and played 80 internationals, including a pivotal moment in Afghanistan's historic World Cup win against Scotland in 2015.

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Former Afghanistan pace bowler Shapoor Zadran dies aged 38

Former Afghan cricketer Shapoor Zadran, a key figure in the development of Afghanistan cricket, passed away at the age of 38 after battling a rare severe immune system disorder. He died just one day before his 39th birthday while receiving treatment at a hospital in New Delhi. The Afghanistan Cricket Board expressed deep sorrow over his death, highlighting his contributions to the growth of cricket in the country. Zadran made his ODI debut in 2009 and played 80 internationals, including a pivotal moment in Afghanistan's historic World Cup win against Scotland in 2015.

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