Hazratullah Zazai Faces Tragic Loss as Daughter Passes Away

Hazratullah Zazai of Afghanistan mourns the passing of his daughter, confirmed by teammate Karim Janat via social media. The cricket community expresses its sympathies, while Zazai’s cricketing achievements remain significant despite his current absence from the national team following this personal tragedy.

Hazratullah Zazai, the left-handed batter from Afghanistan, is currently in grief due to the passing of his daughter. This tragic news was confirmed by his teammate Karim Janat, who took to social media to express his deep sorrow and condolences to Zazai and his family. The Afghanistan cricket community has rallied to support Zazai during this profoundly difficult time, sending messages of comfort and sympathy.

Karim Janat shared, “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.” The cause of the daughter’s death has not yet been disclosed.

Zazai was not part of the Afghan team that participated in the 2025 Champions Trophy. He has played a total of 16 ODIs and 45 T20Is since his debut in 2016 against the UAE. Notably, Zazai recorded a remarkable 162 runs off 62 balls against Ireland, which ranks as the second-best individual score in T20 Internationals.

At the age of 26, Zazai has not played for Afghanistan this season; his last appearance was during the T20I series against Zimbabwe in December 2024. In total, he has scored 361 runs in ODIs and 1160 runs in T20Is, including one century and five half-centuries. His impressive performance in the 2018 Afghanistan Premier League featured hitting six sixes in an over off Abdullah Mazari, concluding that match with 62 runs at a striking strike-rate of 364.70.

The tragic loss of Hazratullah Zazai’s daughter has elicited heartfelt condolences from teammates and the broader Afghanistan cricket community. Zazai’s contributions to cricket are notable as he boasts impressive statistics in both ODI and T20 formats. During this challenging time, the support from his peers highlights the strong camaraderie within the cricketing fraternity.

Original Source: thesportstak.com