New Delhi: It was India’s opening match in the 2012 T20 World Cup. A star-studded line-up brimming with confidence after a historic ODI World Cup victory in 2011, they were pitted against an Afghanistan side still trying to figure out the ambitions and ambitions of ICC events, their second World Cup appearance.Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag were the openers as India were asked to bat first by the then Afghan captain Nowroz Mangal. Facing a 6-foot-2.5 bowler is always a tough task. Ask Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag even today, their names will be remembered. Shapoor Zadran And how he blew the pair away in his opening spell of the World Cup, dismissing them for just 10 and 8.
The well-built left-arm fast bowler is now bedridden, fighting for his life in India.
Shapoor Zadran suffering from a rare disease
The man who once came to the crease with flowing hair and a menacing left-arm angle is now grappling with a foe who cannot be caught behind the stumps. Shapur, who will turn 39 this July, suffers from hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).This is a rare and life-threatening condition where the immune system essentially turns itself on. Instead of protecting the body, the immune system begins to attack healthy tissues and organs, resulting in hyperinflammation and severe damage to the bone marrow, liver, and spleen.
He is fighting very hard, as he did in cricket. He never complains of pain or difficulty.
Ghamai Zadran, Shapur Zadran’s younger brother
Although the disease mainly affects children, it can cause serious infections in adults. Shapoor, who played 80 international matches for his country between 2009 and 2020, first felt unwell in October last year. What started as TB and a whole-body infection eventually revealed its reality, the more dangerous stage four HLH.
Cure to Delhi
When the situation worsened, medical advice in Kabul agreed. “Our doctor in Afghanistan advised us to come to India. Everyone said the treatment here is very good, and the whole world knows that India has some of the best medical care. That’s why we came,” Shapoor’s younger brother, Spinningtold TimesofIndia.com during an exclusive conversation.Getting it to the right facility was a collective effort. Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) Chairman Mirwais Ashraf and cricketer Rashid Khan Used our extensive network to fast track the process.
Shapoor Zadran (Special Arrangements)
Shapoor arrived in India on January 18 and was immediately admitted to the intensive care unit of a hospital in New Delhi.For Zadran’s family, who traveled from all over the world to be with him, medical care in India has been a source of comfort.“Honestly, it’s even better than we expected,” added Ghammai, who lives in Canada. “His doctor calls him a ‘hero’ and a ‘legend’. The doctor is very experienced, the staff is great, and the hospital is great. They are taking very good care of him. We are very grateful.”
A community stands guard.
Cricket is often called the sport of the nobles, but for the Afghan team, it is a brotherhood ignited by a common struggle. Shapoor’s support has been overwhelming. Former captain Asghar Afghan Don’t just call; He came to the hospital for a week to help physically.Even now, they visit every few days to check on their old partner.“Raees Ahmedzai, Nowroz Mangal, Mohammad Nabi, they all call,” Ghummai told the website. “During the World Cup, Rashid Khan and other players came to meet him. Even now, Rashid is in close touch with me. When the Mumbai-Delhi match was played. IPL) Allah Ghazanfar, who is playing. Mumbai IndiansCame twice. Even offered to help shift him to Ambani Hospital if needed. Yesterday also former President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai called to talk to us.
Shapoor Zadran with Bhai Ghamai Zadran (Special Arrangements)
Despite high-profile visitors and offers of assistance, the family is adamant about not asking for money.“Alhamdulillah, our family is financially strong. We don’t need money. We don’t need financial support, only prayers. All we need is prayers,” Ghamai stressed.Shapoor is now a successful businessman in Kabul, running a large company that manufactures doors, windows and other home accessories.Combat is slow. There has been a slight improvement, but the situation remains dire. Shapoor, once the spearhead of the Afghan peace attack, now finds himself in the longest match of his life.He speaks little and lacks the energy for long conversations, but the passion that saw him bowl world-class openers in 2012 remains.Also read: 1, W, 0, W, 0, W: Purfl Hang’s dream IPL debut brought up by Varun Aaron, Glenn McGrath.Ghamai concluded, “He is fighting very hard, just like he did in cricket. He never complains of pain or difficulty. He just says, ‘I have fought all my life, and I will fight this disease too.’
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