Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan Support Shapoor Zadran During Hospitalization

Support for Shapoor Zadran in Hospital

In Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan paid a visit to former Afghanistan cricketer Shapoor Zadran, who is currently receiving treatment for Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a serious condition that compromises the immune system.

Nabi shared a heartfelt photo on X, showing himself and Rashid alongside Shapoor, who was resting in a hospital bed.

Expressing his emotions, Nabi mentioned that it was tough to see the once vibrant and passionate cricketer in such a vulnerable state. He offered prayers for Zadran's swift and full recovery, hoping he would soon be back with his loved ones.

“Today in Greater Noida, India, alongside @rashidkhan_19, we visited our dear brother Shapoor Jaan. Witnessing the tall, passionate, and strong-hearted Shapoor, who we have always admired on the cricket field, lying in a hospital bed was truly heartbreaking. May Allah grant him a complete and speedy recovery through His endless mercy and blessings, and may he soon return healthy, smiling, and reunited with his beloved family, friends, and supporters. Ameen,” Nabi wrote in his post.

Shapoor Zadran, who played 80 international matches for Afghanistan from 2009 to 2020, began feeling unwell last October. His brother, Ghamai Zadran, revealed that doctors in Afghanistan recommended he seek treatment in India.

Thanks to the efforts of Rashid and Afghanistan Cricket Board chairman Mirwais Ashraf, Shapoor was able to expedite his Indian visa. Ashraf contacted ICC chairman Jay Shah, while Rashid leveraged his connections in the cricketing community, including ties with the Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians.

Shapoor arrived in India on January 18 and was admitted to a hospital shortly thereafter.

Ghamai disclosed that Shapoor was battling a severe infection that had spread throughout his body, including tuberculosis, which was confirmed through MRI and CT scans.

“It was a very serious infection. His entire body was affected, including TB, which also spread to his brain,” Ghamai stated.

Initially, Shapoor showed signs of improvement for about 20 days, but his condition deteriorated due to a recurring infection, necessitating another hospital admission.

“The doctor advised us to come in for regular check-ups. He was feeling better for a while, but then the infection returned, leading to another hospital stay,” Ghamai explained.

After being discharged for a second time, Shapoor faced stomach issues, prompting another visit to the hospital, where his health worsened.

“He developed a fever and tested positive for dengue. His immunity was severely compromised due to a significant drop in red blood cell count,” Ghamai added.

On March 26, Shapoor underwent a bone marrow test, which revealed he was in Stage Four of HLH.

Despite his current weakness, Ghamai remains hopeful as recent steroid treatments seem to be effective, providing the family with optimism for gradual recovery.

“He lacks vitality, but we are hopeful that he will improve day by day. The steroids appear to be working, which gives us hope,” Ghamai concluded.