Shapoor Zadran passes away after prolonged illness at age 39
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:09 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died after facing a prolonged illness. He represented Afghanistan in 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is, contributing significantly to the team's development in international cricket. Zadran was approaching his 39th birthday. His passing marks a notable loss for Afghanistan cricket, reflecting on his contributions both on and off the field.
- •Shapoor Zadran played 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is for Afghanistan.
- •He was approaching his 39th birthday.
- •Zadran's death follows a battle with prolonged illness.
- •He was a prominent figure in Afghanistan cricket history.
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz break down as Afghanistan bids emotional farewell to Shapoor Zadran
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Afghanistan cricket mourns pacer Shapoor Zadran’s death a day before his 39th birthday
- 11:24 AMYahoo Sports — Afghanistan fast bowler Zadran dies aged 38
- 9:09 AMESPNcricinfo — Shapoor Zadran dies after prolonged illness
"Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died after a prolonged illness a day before his 39th birthday. The Afghanistan Cricket Board made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday “with profound grief and deep sorrow.” “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."
"Afghanistan cricket bid an emotional farewell to former fast bowler Shapoor Zadran. He passed away in India at the age of 38 after a prolonged illness. Zadran represented Afghanistan in 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is between 2009 and 2020. He had been undergoing treatment in New Delhi for a rare life-threatening condition. His contributions and fighting spirit will remain an important part of cricket history.
"Former Afghanistan fast bowler and "foundation-laying figure" Shapoor Zadran dies at the age of 38.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 1:27 PMRashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz break down as Afghanistan bids emotional farewell to Shapoor Zadran
Afghanistan cricket bid an emotional farewell to former fast bowler Shapoor Zadran. He passed away in India at the age of 38 after a prolonged illness. Zadran represented Afghanistan in 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is between 2009 and 2020. He had been undergoing treatment in New Delhi for a rare life-threatening condition. His contributions and fighting spirit will remain an important part of cricket history.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 1:20 PMAfghanistan cricket mourns pacer Shapoor Zadran’s death a day before his 39th birthday
Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died after a prolonged illness a day before his 39th birthday. The Afghanistan Cricket Board made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday “with profound grief and deep sorrow.” “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."
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 11:24 AMAfghanistan fast bowler Zadran dies aged 38
Former Afghanistan fast bowler and "foundation-laying figure" Shapoor Zadran dies at the age of 38.
- ESPNcricinfoJul 7, 2026, 9:09 AMShapoor Zadran dies after prolonged illness
Fast bowler played 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is for Afghanistan; he was about to turn 39
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