Hazratullah Zazai, the Afghan cricketer, mourns the death of his daughter. Teammate Karim Janat shared the news via social media, expressing condolences. Zazai, famous for his 162 runs in T20Is, has not played for Afghanistan this year. The cricket community offers support during this tragic time.
Hazratullah Zazai, an esteemed cricketer from Afghanistan, is grieving the tragic loss of his daughter. This heartbreaking news was conveyed by his close friend and national teammate, Karim Janat, through social media, eliciting a wave of condolences from the Afghanistan cricket community. As Zazai and his family endure this unimaginable sorrow, they have received overwhelming support and comfort from their peers.
In his heartfelt message, Janat expressed, “I am deeply saddened to share with you all that my close friend like brother, Hazratullah Zazai, has lost his daughter. My heart aches with sorrow for him and his family during this incredibly difficult time. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this tragic loss. My deepest condolences go out to Hazratullah Zazai and his family.”
Zazai is currently not part of the Afghan squad for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy. He made his international debut in 2016 during an ODI against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and has since accumulated a record of 16 ODIs and 45 T20Is for Afghanistan. Notably, he is renowned for achieving the second-highest individual score in T20Is with 162 runs off 62 balls against Ireland.
Throughout his career, Zazai has recorded a total of 361 runs in ODIs and 1160 runs in T20Is, featuring one century and five half-centuries. His last appearance for the national team was during the T20I series against Zimbabwe in December 2024. Zazai made headlines during the 2018 Afghanistan Premier League with his explosive batting, notably scoring 62 runs off 17 balls and maintaining a remarkable strike rate of 364.70.
In summary, Hazratullah Zazai, a prominent figure in Afghanistan’s cricket scene, faces profound sorrow with the loss of his daughter. The cricket community’s outpouring of condolences, particularly from teammate Karim Janat, highlights the solidarity and support extended to Zazai during this tragic time. As Zazai navigates this difficult phase, the cricket fraternity stands united in offering their thoughts and prayers.
Original Source: crictoday.com
