Afghanistan’s seasoned fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has called time on his international cricket career.
Zadran’s retirement comes after more than a decade of service to Afghanistan cricket, during which he played a vital role in the team’s rise on the international stage.
The left-arm pacer was a key player in Afghanistan’s early cricketing years, participating in three ICC Men’s T20 World Cup tournaments. He etched his name in history by scoring the winning runs against Scotland at the 2015 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in Dunedin, marking Afghanistan’s first-ever World Cup victory.
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The 37-year-old announced his retirement on Facebook with his last international appearance being against Ireland in Greater Noida in 2020.
“Today is the day I never wanted to face, but it eventually comes for every player. After 22 years of service, sacrifice, and love for cricket, I officially announce my retirement from international cricket. This has been one of the toughest decisions of my life because cricket has been more than just a game to me; it has been my passion, identity, and purpose,” he wrote.
“Since childhood, I dreamt of representing Afghanistan, and looking back now, I am proud to have played a part in raising our nation’s flag on the international stage.”
Throughout his international career, Zadran appeared in 80 matches for Afghanistan. He claimed 43 wickets in One Day Internationals and took 37 wickets in Twenty20 International matches.