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Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran dies at 38

Published Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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Shapoor Zadran, a former Afghanistan fast bowler, has died at the age of 38 in New Delhi, a day before his 39th birthday. He was receiving treatment for a rare immune system disorder. Zadran was a key figure in Afghanistan cricket, having played 80 international matches and hitting the winning boundary in the country's first World Cup victory.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died at the age of 38.
  • Shapoor Zadran died on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, a day before his 39th birthday, after receiving treatment for a rare immune system disorder in New Delhi.
  • Zadran was a foundational figure in Afghanistan cricket, playing 80 internationals and hitting the winning boundary in the country's first World Cup victory.

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Career and Legacy Focus
  • BBC News

    The BBC focuses on the passing of a significant figure in Afghanistan's cricket history, highlighting his career achievements and the tributes from the cricket community.

  • The Hindu

    Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran died on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, a day before his 39th birthday, after receiving treatment for a rare immune system disorder in New Delhi. He was a foundational figure in Afghanistan cricket, playing 80 internationals and hitting the winning boundary in the country's first World Cup victory.

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