Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran ​died on Tuesday (July 7, 2026), a day ‌short of his 39th ​birthday, after reportedly ⁠undergoing treatment for a rare severe immune system disorder at ‌a hospital in New Delhi.

“With profound grief and ‌deep sorrow, the Afghanistan ‌Cricket ⁠Board mourns the ⁠passing of former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran,” the ACB posted ​on X.

“Shapoor ‌Zadran was one of the foundation-laying figures of Afghanistan cricket, whose dedication, ‌passion, and unwavering commitment ​played a vital role in the rise ⁠and development of the game in our country.”

Shapoor made ‌his one-day international (ODI) debut in 2009 and represented Afghanistan in 80 internationals across formats, including 44 ODIs and 36 Twenty20 ‌internationals.

The left-arm pace bowler played ​a key role in one of Afghanistan’s ⁠landmark cricketing moments, hitting the ⁠winning boundary in the country’s first World Cup ‌victory in 2015 against Scotland.