Former Afghan cricketer Shapoor Zadran hospitalised in India

Shapoor Zadran, a former Afghan cricketer, is undergoing medical treatment in India, as players rallying support as his condition remains uncertain.

Zadran had been hospitalised for several weeks and initially showed signs of improvement, but was later readmitted, according to officials familiar with his condition.

Mirwais Ashraf said the Afghanistan Cricket Board has provided financial assistance and facilitated his treatment abroad.

Leading Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan said he was ready to offer any support during what he described as a difficult time, reflecting widespread concern within the cricket community.

Zadran is regarded as one of the key figures in the early rise of Afghanistan’s cricket team, playing a major role as the side progressed onto the international stage.

According to the International Cricket Council, he represented Afghanistan in around 80 international matches over more than a decade.

He was part of three ICC T20 World Cup campaigns and played a decisive role in Afghanistan’s historic win over Scotland in the 2015 Cricket World Cup, contributing crucial late runs.

Afghanistan’s cricket success has often been seen as a rare unifying force for the country, bringing global recognition despite ongoing political and economic challenges.

In recent years, Afghan players have gained prominence in international leagues, further elevating the country’s profile in the sport.

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