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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has expressed deep concern and extended his support for former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, who is currently in critical condition in the hospital.
Afridi shared an emotional message on the social media platform X, revealing that he had spoken to Zadran’s brother and was deeply saddened upon learning about the former pacer’s health.
“Had a heartfelt call with Shapoor Zadran’s brother today. Truly saddened to hear about his condition. You’ve always been a fighter on the field, and I know you’ll fight this too. Praying for your speedy recovery,” Afridi wrote.
According to recent reports, the 38-year-old has been admitted to intensive care following a serious medical complication.
Updates from family members suggest his condition remains extremely critical, with doctors closely monitoring his progress during crucial periods of treatment.
Zadran, a left-arm pacer, represented Afghanistan in 44 One Day Internationals and 36 T20 Internationals, picking up 43 and 37 wickets respectively.
He also featured in franchise cricket, including the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), where he claimed 10 wickets in eight appearances.
Over the course of a career spanning more than a decade, Zadran played a significant role in Afghanistan’s rise on the international stage.
He was part of multiple ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squads and etched his name in history during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, where he scored the winning runs in Afghanistan’s first-ever victory in the tournament.
