{"id":76945,"date":"2026-07-07T19:09:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T14:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=76945"},"modified":"2026-07-07T19:09:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T14:09:40","slug":"afghan-cricketer-shapoor-zadran-dies-of-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=76945","title":{"rendered":"Afghan cricketer Shapoor Zadran dies of cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kabul (Lord Media): Former Afghan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has passed away due to cancer, confirmed by the Afghanistan Cricket Board, which expressed deep sorrow over his demise. The board stated that Zadran was among the pioneering players of Afghan cricket. His funeral details will be announced after consultation with his family.<\/p>\n<p>Zadran was battling cancer and was undergoing treatment at a local hospital in India. Several Afghan players visited him during his hospital stay.<\/p>\n<p>Shapoor Zadran represented Afghanistan in 44 One Day Internationals and 36 T20 International matches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Afghan cricketer Shapoor Zadran dies of cancer. 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