Afghanistan cricketer Hazratullah Zazai is mourning the loss of his daughter, with teammate Karim Janat confirming the news and offering condolences. Zazai, who has a robust international cricket career, has not played this season and received support from the cricket community during this tragic period.
Hazratullah Zazai, a left-handed batter for Afghanistan, is grieving the recent death of his daughter. This tragic news was confirmed by teammate Karim Janat, who expressed his heartfelt condolences on social media, urging others to keep Zazai and his family in their thoughts during this difficult time. The cause of the child’s death has not been disclosed.
Janat’s emotional post highlighted the close bond between the two players, stating, “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. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.” The Afghanistan cricket community has reached out with support and condolences as Zazai copes with this immense loss.
Hazratullah Zazai, who did not play in the recent 2025 Champions Trophy, has an impressive career record. Since his ODI debut against the UAE in 2016, he has participated in 16 ODIs and 45 T20Is. A standout moment in his career occurred in 2019 when he scored 162 runs off 62 balls against Ireland, ranking as one of the top individual performances in T20 history.
Though Zazai has not represented Afghanistan this season, he previously played in the December 2024 T20I series against Zimbabwe. With a total of 361 runs in ODIs and 1,160 runs in T20Is, he has achieved one century and five half-centuries. Notably, in the 2018 Afghanistan Premier League, he hit six consecutive sixes in one over, showcasing his exceptional batting skills with a strike rate of 364.70.
Hazratullah Zazai’s loss is a significant tragedy for both him and the Afghanistan cricket team. The affectionate message from teammate Karim Janat highlights the emotional support among players during difficult times. Zazai’s impressive cricketing statistics and past performances remain a testament to his talent, even as he now faces personal grief.
Original Source: thesportstak.com
