Former Afghanistan Cricketer Shapoor Zadran Dies at 38

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Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, known for hitting the winning runs in the country's first World Cup victory, has passed away at 38.
He was being treated for a rare immune condition in New Delhi.

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Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, known for hitting the winning runs in the country's first World Cup victory, has passed away at 38. He was being treated for a rare immune condition in New Delhi.

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