Afghan cricketer Tarakai dies in road accident

3 years ago

Afghan cricketer Tarakai dies in road accident

Afghanistan's top batsman Najib Tarakai has died in a road accident. 

Last year, Tarakai was hit by a car while crossing the road in eastern Nangarhar. Tarakai was later admitted to the hospital with serious injuries.

Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed his death on Tuesday. Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed his death on social media Twitter. Tarakai has played one T20 and 12 ODIs for Afghanistan. Tarakai played as the team's opening batsman.