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Zimbabwe Cricket Board (ZCB) issued an official statement confirming this sad news. According to the board, Mohammed Mahdi died on 29 December 2025 in Harare.
Delhi: A very sad incident has come to light regarding the family of Zimbabwe cricket team captain Sikandar Raza, which has plunged the cricket world into deep mourning. Raza’s younger brother Mohammad Mahdi died at the age of just 13. As soon as this news came to light, cricket fans and players from all over the world including Zimbabwe have expressed condolences.
A mountain of sorrow fell on the family
Zimbabwe Cricket Board (ZCB) issued an official statement confirming this sad news. According to the board, Mohammed Mahdi died on 29 December 2025 in Harare. He was suffering from a serious disease like hemophilia since birth and in recent times his health was continuously deteriorating. Despite all efforts he could not be saved.
Funeral held in Harare
Mohammed Mahdi was laid to rest at Warren Hills Cemetery in Harare on 30 December. Family, close relatives and acquaintances bid him farewell with tearful eyes. During this time, there was sadness and silence in the entire atmosphere.
Zimbabwe Cricket Board expressed condolences
The Zimbabwe Cricket Board said in its statement that the organization expresses its deepest condolences to its T20 captain Sikandar Raza and his family. The board also said that in this difficult time, the players and staff associated with Zimbabwe Cricket stand strongly with the Raza family and pray for the peace of the departed soul.
Sikandar Raza expressed pain on social media
Sikandar Raza also expressed his feelings on this personal tragedy through social media. He expressed his broken heart by sharing the condolence message of the Zimbabwe Cricket Board. His message clearly reflects his deep pain and love for his brother.
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