Former Afghanistan Cricketer Shapoor Zadran Dies at 38 After Illness
Shapoor Zadran, a former Afghanistan cricketer, has died at the age of 38 after a long battle with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. His health struggles began last October, leading to treatment in India. Initially responding well, he faced a relapse shortly after being discharged. This article reflects on his life and contributions to cricket, highlighting the challenges he faced during his illness.
| Jul 7, 2026, 14:39 IST
Tragic Loss of Shapoor Zadran
Shapoor Zadran, the former fast bowler from Afghanistan, has sadly passed away at the age of 38 after a prolonged illness. He had been battling hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a severe immune disorder that can lead to significant organ damage and severe inflammation. Zadran had been undergoing treatment in the Delhi-NCR region for the past several months. His health issues began in October of the previous year, prompting Afghan doctors to recommend treatment in India. Initially, he showed signs of improvement and was discharged from the hospital, but unfortunately, he suffered a relapse just 20 days later.
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