Afghan cricketer Hazratullah Zazai is mourning the loss of his daughter. Teammate Karim Janat expressed condolences on social media, illustrating support from the cricket community. Zazai is recognized for his notable achievements in T20I cricket but has not played in 2025 following a prolific career.
Hazratullah Zazai, the Afghan cricketer, is grieving the loss of his daughter. Teammate Karim Janat announced the sorrowful news on social media, conveying heartfelt sympathies and condolences to Zazai and his family. The cricket community in Afghanistan has rallied around him, offering support and messages of comfort during this challenging time.
Janat stated, “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, who was not selected for the Afghan squad in the 2025 Champions Trophy, made his international debut in 2016 against the UAE. He has since played 16 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 45 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). At just 26 years old, he is noted for achieving the second-highest individual score in T20I history, with 162 runs off 62 balls against Ireland.
Zazai has not represented Afghanistan in 2025, last playing in the T20I series versus Zimbabwe in December 2024. Throughout his career, he accumulated 361 runs in ODIs and 1160 runs in T20Is, including one century and five half-centuries.
In the 2018 Afghanistan Premier League, Zazai demonstrated his explosive batting ability, scoring 62 runs off only 17 balls against Balkh Legends, achieving an exceptional strike rate of 364.70 while batting for Kabul Zwanan.
The Afghan cricket community is rallying behind Hazratullah Zazai following the tragic passing of his daughter. Teammate Karim Janat shared condolences, emphasizing the emotional toll of the loss. While Zazai has not played this year, he remains a notable figure in Afghan cricket, highlighting his remarkable achievements on the field.
Original Source: crictoday.com
