'Deeply saddened': Jay Shah mourns passing of ex-Afghanistan cricketer Zadran

Shapoor Zadran, a former Afghan cricketer known for his pivotal role in the country's first-ever World Cup victory in 2015, has passed away at 38 after a battle with a rare immune disorder. The Afghanistan Cricket Board and ICC Chairman Jay Shah expressed deep sorrow and praised Zadran's contributions to Afghan cricket. His heroics on the field were instrumental, and his legacy will be remembered as he played 80 international matches from 2009 to 2020. This loss is significant not just for cricket but also for the global recognition it brought to Afghan sports.