Afghanistan cricketer Hazratullah Zazai's daughter passes away
What's the story
Afghanistan's left-handed batter Hazratullah Zazai is grieving the death of his daughter.
The news was posted by his close friend and teammate, Karim Janat, on social media.
Janat expressed his grief and extended condolences to Zazai and his family in this difficult time.
The cricketing fraternity in Afghanistan has come out in support of Zazai, sending messages of sympathy as he deals with the tragedy.
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Janat's heartfelt message to Zazai
In his heartfelt message, Janat expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Zazai's daughter.
Describing Zazai as "my close friend like brother," Janat shared his own pain for him and his family during this incredibly difficult time.
Janat urged everyone to keep Zazai and his family in their thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this tragic loss.
Achievements
Zazai's cricket career and records
Zazai made his international debut in 2016 against UAE and has played 16 ODIs and 45 T20Is since.
Although he isn't part of the Afghan squad for Champions Trophy 2025, he has the second-highest individual scores in T20Is with a stunning 162 runs off just 62 balls against Ireland at Dehradun's Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
This year, Zazai hasn't represented Afghanistan, last seen in December 2024, in a T20I series against Zimbabwe.