Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has passed away at the age of 38 after battling a rare immune condition. A key figure in Afghanistan’s rise on the international cricket stage, Zadran represented his country in 44 One Day Internationals and 36 T20 Internationals, claiming 80 wickets during his career. He is best remembered for scoring the winning runs in Afghanistan’s historic first Cricket World Cup victory against Scotland in 2015. The Afghanistan Cricket Board paid tribute to his lasting contribution, while former players and fans across the cricket world mourned the loss of one of Afghanistan’s pioneering cricketers.
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