New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah expressed his condolences over the passing of former Afghanistan quick bowler Shapoor Zadran, who handed away on the age of 38 on Tuesday.
Zadran had been battling Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a uncommon immune system dysfunction, and had been present process remedy within the Delhi-NCR area for the previous a number of months.
In a put up on X, Jay Shah remembered his pivotal position in Afghanistan’s rise in worldwide cricket and his match-winning efficiency in opposition to Scotland on the 2015 ODI World Cup, the place he took 4 wickets for 38 runs in 10 overs and in addition scored an unbeaten 12 for his group.
‘Deeply saddened by the passing of former Afghan cricketer Shapoor Zadran on the age of 38. Shapoor performed a major position in Afghanistan’s exceptional rise in worldwide cricket and can all the time be remembered for his match-winning all-round efficiency in opposition to Scotland within the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, which secured Afghanistan’s first-ever World Cup victory. Our heartfelt condolences to his household, mates and your complete Afghanistan cricket fraternity. Might his soul relaxation in peace,’ Shah mentioned on X.
On Tuesday, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) introduced the information of Zadran’s passing. In a put up on X, the ACB mentioned, ‘With profound grief and deep sorrow, the Afghanistan Cricket Board mourns the passing of former Afghanistan quick bowler Shapoor Zadran.’
The ACB hailed Zadran as one of many pioneers of Afghanistan cricket, saying his dedication and dedication have been instrumental within the sport’s development and the nation’s rise on the worldwide stage.
‘Shapoor Zadran was one of many foundation-laying figures of Afghanistan cricket, whose dedication, ardour, and unwavering dedication performed an important position within the rise and growth of the sport in our nation. He was among the many proud cricketers who stood on the coronary heart of Afghanistan’s early cricket journey and helped construct the trail that introduced Afghan cricket to the worldwide stage,’ the ACB mentioned.
‘All through his profession, Shapoor served Afghanistan cricket with honour, braveness, and pleasure. His contributions and achievements will all the time stay an vital a part of the historical past of Afghanistan cricket, and his efforts within the service of the nationwide group won’t ever be forgotten,’ the ACB added.
Notably, Zadran represented Afghanistan in 80 worldwide matches, together with 44 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 36 T20 Internationals, between 2009 and 2020. (ANI)
