New Delhi, July 7 -- Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran passed away at the age of 38 following a prolonged illness, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced on Tuesday.

He had been battling Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare immune system disorder, and had been undergoing treatment in the Delhi-NCR region for the past several months.

In a post on X, the ACB said, "With profound grief and deep sorrow, the Afghanistan Cricket Board mourns the passing of former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran."

The ACB hailed Zadran as one of the pioneers of Afghanistan cricket, saying his dedication and commitment were instrumental in the sport's growth and the country's rise on the international stage.

"Shapoor Zadr...