Afghanistan Cricket Board Honors Shapoor Zadran’s Legacy

Hey, folks! The Afghanistan Cricket Board is throwing a heartfelt bash for our pal Shapoor Zadran, the fast bowler who’s now playing in the big league in the sky! Everyone’s gathering in Kabul to pay their respects, with a funeral at Eidgah Mosque and a burial at Maranjan Hill. Shapoor was a tall drink of water, rocking 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is! We miss ya, buddy!

Quick rundown

1.Shapoor Zadran was a cricket pioneer for Afghanistan.

2.His remains were welcomed by a crowd of dignitaries in Kabul.

3.He was Afghanistan's leading wicket-taker in the 2015 World Cup.

4.Zadran played a crucial role in Afghanistan's cricket rise.

5.His funeral will be attended by many from the cricket community.

Shapoor Zadran: Afghanistan's Cricket Star Takes His Final Bow
Shapoor Zadran: Afghanistan's Cricket Star Takes His Final Bow
Shapoor Zadran, the left-arm fast bowler from Afghanistan, has taken his final bow at just 38 after a brave battle with a rare illness. He burst onto the cricket scene in 2009 and played a key role in Afghanistan's first World Cup win in 2015. His talent and spirit will always be remembered by fans and teammates alike.
09:25 am on Tuesday, 7 July, 2026
Shapoor Zadran Ka Drama: Cricket Ki Duniya Ka Ek Aur Sitaare Gaya
Shapoor Zadran Ka Drama: Cricket Ki Duniya Ka Ek Aur Sitaare Gaya
Arre bhai, Shapoor Zadran, wo Afghanistan ka fast bowler, ab humare beech nahi raha! 38 saal ki umar mein, wo bimari se ladte-ladte chala gaya. Cricket board ne bola, 'Bhai, iski yaad humesha rahegi!' Aur yaad hai na, 2012 T20 mein kaise Gambhir aur Sehwag ko dhoka diya tha? Us din toh sab log ghabra gaye the! Bas, aise hi chala gaya, jaise Daya ka garba dekh ke main bhaag jata hoon!
12:10 pm on Tuesday, 7 July, 2026
Shapoor Zadran: The Cricketing Giant Who Electrified Us
Shapoor Zadran: The Cricketing Giant Who Electrified Us
Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you about Shapoor Zadran, the left-arm pacer who didn’t just bowl; he owned the pitch! With a long run-up and flowing hair, he took 43 ODI and 37 T20I wickets like a true champion. Former coach Andy Moles threw down some serious love for this cricketing giant, reminding us how Shapoor electrified the game and inspired a nation. His legendary World Cup showdown against Scotland? Pure magic! Shapoor’s legacy will never fade!
07:20 am on Wednesday, 8 July, 2026
Yuvraj Singh Ka Jazba Shapoor Zadran Ke Liye
Yuvraj Singh Ka Jazba Shapoor Zadran Ke Liye
Yuvraj Singh ne kaha, "Shapoor Zadran, ek aisi kahani, jo cricket ki duniya ko roshan karti rahi! Uski yaadon ki mehfil mein, har ball par hai ek nayi shayari! Usne cricket ki duniya ko diya ek naya rang, aur uski legacy hai jaise ek sitare ki chamak, kabhi na mitne wali!"
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Shapoor Zadran: The Bowler Who Dismissed Cricket Legends
Hey, did you hear about Shapoor Zadran? This guy was a real cricket wizard, sending legends like Gambhir and Smith packing! I mean, he could make a golden duck taste like pizza! From Gambhir’s early exit to Dilshan’s surprise flop, Shapoor was the magician of the pitch! What a wild ride, folks! He really knew how to put on a show!
02:40 pm on Tuesday, 7 July, 2026

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