Shehzad Azam, a Pakistani cricketer who played for Islamabad has died at age 36.
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Azam was born on 1 November 1985 and died on 30 September 2022.
What was Shehzad Azam’s cause of death? Azam, the 36-year-old fast bowler suffered a horrific cardiac arrest which led to his demise.
Azam was the leading wicket-taker for Islamabad in the 2017–18 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, with 26 dismissals in seven matches.

He was also the leading wicket-taker for Islamabad in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup, with nine dismissals in eight matches.
Sohail Tanveer mourned Azam’s passing, writing on social media;
Really shocking news, he was such a lovely boy with full of respect for everyone,may Allah give him high rank in jannah .thoughts and prayers with his family 🤲🤲💔
Really shocking news,he was such a lovely boy with full of respect for everyone,may Allah give him high rank in jannah .thoughts and prayers with his family 🤲🤲💔 pic.twitter.com/t7mGtaY81b
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— Sohail Tanveer (@sohailmalik614) September 30, 2022
Grassroot cricket also expressed their condolence to Azam’s family in a post on Twitter, which reads;
Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Shehzad Azam Rana.
He represented Pakistan A in 2015 and was a top-performing fast bowler, picking up 388 First Class wickets in 95 matches.
May Allah bless the departed soul.
Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Shehzad Azam Rana.
He represented Pakistan A in 2015 and was a top-performing fast bowler, picking up 388 First Class wickets in 95 matches.
May Allah bless the departed soul. pic.twitter.com/3VNVejaWZ6
— Grassroots Cricket (@grassrootscric) September 30, 2022


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