Shapoor Zadran

Former cricketer

Afghan Logar Province, Afghanistan

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer cricketer
NationalityAfghan
Date of Birth08/07/1987
Age38 years (died on 07, Jul, 2026)
BirthplaceLogar Province, Afghanistan
Date of Death07/07/2026

Latest News about Shapoor Zadran

07/07/2026

Shapoor Zadran died on 7 July 2026 in New Delhi after battling a prolonged illness linked to Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). He was widely reported to have been 38 years old and died one day before his 39th birthday. His death was confirmed in contemporary coverage identifying him as Afghanistan's former left-arm fast bowler.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameShapoor Zadran
Known ForLeft-arm fast-medium bowling for Afghanistan
RoleBowler

Physical Stats & More

Batting StyleLeft-handed
Bowling StyleLeft-arm fast-medium

Personal Life

Birth PlaceLogar Province, Afghanistan
Current StatusFormer cricketer

Career

International TeamAfghanistan
Career Span2009-2020
Major Teams
  • Afghanistan
  • Khulna Royal Bengals
  • Amo Sharks
  • Boost Defenders
  • Mis-e-Ainak Knights
  • Pakhtoons
  • Kabul Region
  • Karnataka Tuskers
  • Badureliya Sports Club
Notable Achievements
  • Played for Afghanistan in ODI and T20I cricket
  • Took 10+ wickets in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup
  • Part of the record 9th wicket partnership with Gulbadin Naib in the ICC World T20
  • Retired from international cricket in January 2025

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Started playing cricket while living as a refugee in Peshawar, Pakistan.
2. Was known for swing bowling and a left-arm pace attack.
3. Represented Afghanistan in World Cup and World T20 tournaments.
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