Former Afghan Pacer Shapoor Zadran Dies at 38
Why in the news
Former Afghanistan left-arm fast bowler Shapoor Zadran died in New Delhi on 7 July 2026, aged 38, after a long illness.
Key facts
- Died: 7 July 2026, aged 38, in New Delhi.
- Career: 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is (2009-2020), 80 international wickets.
- At the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup he took 10 wickets.
- He scored the winning runs against Scotland, giving Afghanistan its first World Cup victory.
| Format | Matches |
|---|---|
| ODIs | 44 |
| T20Is | 36 |
| Total international wickets | 80 |
About the player
Zadran was a left-arm pace bowler who played a key part in the growth of Afghan cricket and appeared in major international tournaments. One report names the cause of death as hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare and life-threatening immune system disorder.
Exam angle
- Obituary questions often ask for the country and role: Afghanistan, fast bowler.
- Recall that he hit the winning runs against Scotland in 2015.
- Numbers: 44 ODIs, 36 T20Is, 80 wickets.