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    07 Jul 2026Birth & Death

    Ex-Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran dies at 38

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    In Short এক নজরে

    The News in Brief:

    Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran passed away at the age of 38 after a prolonged battle with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare immune system disorder. He was one of the pioneers of Afghanistan's rise in international cricket and played a key role in the team's early success.

    Place and Time:

    New Delhi, India; 7 July 2026. He died while undergoing treatment, one day before his 39th birthday.

    Why this is important:

    Shapoor Zadran was among the foundation-laying cricketers of Afghanistan. He helped the country qualify for major ICC tournaments and was part of Afghanistan's historic first ICC Cricket World Cup victory against Scotland in 2015.

    Main Points to Remember:

    • Name: Shapoor Zadran
    • Country: Afghanistan
    • Age: 38
    • Cause of death: Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare immune disorder
    • Career: Played 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is for Afghanistan (2009–2020)
    • Notable achievement: Contributed significantly to Afghanistan's emergence in international cricket and its first World Cup win (2015).