In a brief statement, the ZC revealed that Mahdi was born with haemophilia – a medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
The cricket board further shared that Mahdi tragically passed away on Monday and was laid to rest here the following day, while expressing solidarity with its national men's team's T20I captain Raza and his family at the time of profound grief.
"Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) extends its heartfelt condolences to Zimbabwe T20I Captain Sikandar Raza and his family following the untimely passing of his beloved younger brother, Muhammad Mahdi, who died on 29 December 2025 in Harare at the age of 13," the ZC said in a statement.
"Muhammad Mahdi was born with haemophilia and sadly lost his life due to recent health complications.
"He was laid to rest on 30 December 2025 at Warren Hills Cemetery in Harare.
"The ZC Board, Management, Players and Staff stand united in solidarity with Sikandar Raza and his family during this profoundly difficult time.
"May Allah grant them comfort and strength and may Muhammad Mahdi's soul rest in eternal peace."
