Afghan cricketer Shapoor Zadran dies after prolonged illness aged 38

Afghan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has passed away following a prolonged illness. The left-arm pacer was 38 years old at the time of his death, just short of his 39th birthday. Zadran was a notable figure in Afghan cricket, having represented his country in 44 One Day Internationals and 36 T20 Internationals. He was among the early generation of cricketers who helped establish Afghanistan as a competitive force in international cricket.