Allah Ghazanfar: Difference between revisions

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| known_for = Off-spin bowling, young international debut, franchise cricket leagues

| awards = Multiple early career milestones including five-wicket hauls in ODIs

}}'''Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar''', is an Afghan cricketer. He plays for the Afghanistan national team. He established himself as a skilled off-spin bowler who achieved fast progress through his exceptional performances in domestic leagues and age-group cricket competitions. He has played for teams such as Mis Ainak Knights, Derbyshire, and Rawalpindi Raiders, and he has participated in multiple major franchise leagues which include the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Lanka Premier League (LPL).

}}'''Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar''', is an Afghan cricketer. He plays for the Afghanistan national team. He established himself as a skilled off-spin bowler who achieved fast progress through his exceptional performances in domestic leagues and age-group cricket competitions. He has played for teams such as Mis Ainak Knights, Derbyshire, and Rawalpindi Raiders, and he has participated in multiple major franchise leagues which include the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Lanka Premier League (LPL).<ref>{{Cite web |title= Mumbai Indians replaced Injured Allah Ghazanfar with Mujeeb Ur Rahman |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-mumbai-indians-replace-injured-allah-ghazanfar-with-mujeeb-ur-rahman-101739696674340.htmlwebsite =Hindustan Times||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians sign Mujeeb Ur Rahman as Allah Ghazanfar replacement

|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/story/cricket-mumbai-indians-sign-mujeeb-ur-rahman-allah-ghazanfar-replacement-2680796-2025-02-16|website =India Today||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref>

<ref>{{Cite web |title= Mujeeb-ur-Rahman replaces Allah Ghazanfar in Mumbai Indians

|url=https://www.iplt20.com/news/4113/mujeeb-ur-rahman-replaces-allah-ghazanfar-in-mumbai-indians|website =IPLt20||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref>

==Early Life==

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==Career==

Allah Ghazanfar stands out as one of the most talented young cricketers in Afghanistan. His fast rise through cricketing ranks demonstrates his power to take wickets while maintaining his ability to stay calm during high-pressure situations.

Allah Ghazanfar stands out as one of the most talented young cricketers in Afghanistan. His fast rise through cricketing ranks demonstrates his power to take wickets while maintaining his ability to stay calm during high-pressure situations.<ref>{{Cite web |title= For AM Ghazanfar, the future is now

|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/for-afghanistan-s-am-ghazanfar-the-future-is-now-1502920|website =ESPNcricinfoR||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref>

===Domestic and Franchise Career===

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He participated in different franchise leagues which included Abu Dhabi T10, and he joined teams like Far Western United in Nepal T20 League and Rangpur Riders in Bangladesh Premier League. He joined Kolkata Knight Riders as a replacement player for their 2024 IPL season but he did not play in any games. He was also selected by Colombo Strikers to join the Lanka Premier League.

In November 2024, Ghazanfar was signed by Mumbai Indians for ₹4.80 crore for the 2025 IPL season but missed the tournament due to injury. He played for Derbyshire during the 2025 T20 Blast season, where he achieved 16 wickets across 14 matches, which included his outstanding 2/5 performance against Yorkshire. His contract with Antigua & Barbuda Falcons in Caribbean Premier League was also signed by him.

In November 2024, Ghazanfar was signed by Mumbai Indians for ₹4.80 crore for the 2025 IPL season but missed the tournament due to injury. He played for Derbyshire during the 2025 T20 Blast season, where he achieved 16 wickets across 14 matches, which included his outstanding 2/5 performance against Yorkshire. His contract with Antigua & Barbuda Falcons in Caribbean Premier League was also signed by him.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Afghan Prodigy & UAE’s Hat-Trick Star Among 405 Shortlisted for 2023 IPL Auction

|url=https://www.thequint.com/indian-premier-league-ipl/ipl-2023-auction-10-interesting-names-afghan-allah-mohammad-ghazanfar-karthik-meiyappan#read-more#read-more|website =The Quint||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref>

==Work and Contributions==

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==Personal Life==

Ghazanfar comes from a large family and has five older brothers. As of 2022, he was residing in Kabul, Afghanistan. He achieved early success yet he continues to work on his skills while establishing himself as an international cricket player.

Ghazanfar comes from a large family and has five older brothers. As of 2022, he was residing in Kabul, Afghanistan. He achieved early success yet he continues to work on his skills while establishing himself as an international cricket player.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Who is Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, 15-year-old Afghanistan spinner who has signed up for IPL 2023 auction

|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/interviews/ipl-auction-2023-allah-mohammad-ghazanfar-youngest-player-afghanistan-15-year-old-december-23-full-players-list/article66259701.ece|website =SPORTSTAR||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref>

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 | known_for = Off-spin bowling, young international debut, franchise cricket leagues
 | awards = Multiple early career milestones including five-wicket hauls in ODIs
-}}'''Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar''', is an Afghan cricketer. He plays for the Afghanistan national team. He established himself as a skilled off-spin bowler who achieved fast progress through his exceptional performances in domestic leagues and age-group cricket competitions. He has played for teams such as Mis Ainak Knights, Derbyshire, and Rawalpindi Raiders, and he has participated in multiple major franchise leagues which include the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Lanka Premier League (LPL).
+}}'''Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar''', is an Afghan cricketer. He plays for the Afghanistan national team. He established himself as a skilled off-spin bowler who achieved fast progress through his exceptional performances in domestic leagues and age-group cricket competitions. He has played for teams such as Mis Ainak Knights, Derbyshire, and Rawalpindi Raiders, and he has participated in multiple major franchise leagues which include the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Lanka Premier League (LPL).<ref>{{Cite web |title= Mumbai Indians replaced Injured Allah Ghazanfar with Mujeeb Ur Rahman |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-mumbai-indians-replace-injured-allah-ghazanfar-with-mujeeb-ur-rahman-101739696674340.htmlwebsite =Hindustan Times||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians sign Mujeeb Ur Rahman as Allah Ghazanfar replacement
+|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/story/cricket-mumbai-indians-sign-mujeeb-ur-rahman-allah-ghazanfar-replacement-2680796-2025-02-16|website =India Today||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref>
+<ref>{{Cite web |title= Mujeeb-ur-Rahman replaces Allah Ghazanfar in Mumbai Indians
+|url=https://www.iplt20.com/news/4113/mujeeb-ur-rahman-replaces-allah-ghazanfar-in-mumbai-indians|website =IPLt20||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref>
 ==Early Life==
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 ==Career==
-Allah Ghazanfar stands out as one of the most talented young cricketers in Afghanistan. His fast rise through cricketing ranks demonstrates his power to take wickets while maintaining his ability to stay calm during high-pressure situations.
+Allah Ghazanfar stands out as one of the most talented young cricketers in Afghanistan. His fast rise through cricketing ranks demonstrates his power to take wickets while maintaining his ability to stay calm during high-pressure situations.<ref>{{Cite web |title= For AM Ghazanfar, the future is now
+|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/for-afghanistan-s-am-ghazanfar-the-future-is-now-1502920|website =ESPNcricinfoR||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref>
 ===Domestic and Franchise Career===
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 He participated in different franchise leagues which included Abu Dhabi T10, and he joined teams like Far Western United in Nepal T20 League and Rangpur Riders in Bangladesh Premier League. He joined Kolkata Knight Riders as a replacement player for their 2024 IPL season but he did not play in any games. He was also selected by Colombo Strikers to join the Lanka Premier League.
-In November 2024, Ghazanfar was signed by Mumbai Indians for ₹4.80 crore for the 2025 IPL season but missed the tournament due to injury. He played for Derbyshire during the 2025 T20 Blast season, where he achieved 16 wickets across 14 matches, which included his outstanding 2/5 performance against Yorkshire. His contract with Antigua & Barbuda Falcons in Caribbean Premier League was also signed by him.
+In November 2024, Ghazanfar was signed by Mumbai Indians for ₹4.80 crore for the 2025 IPL season but missed the tournament due to injury. He played for Derbyshire during the 2025 T20 Blast season, where he achieved 16 wickets across 14 matches, which included his outstanding 2/5 performance against Yorkshire. His contract with Antigua & Barbuda Falcons in Caribbean Premier League was also signed by him.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Afghan Prodigy & UAE’s Hat-Trick Star Among 405 Shortlisted for 2023 IPL Auction
+|url=https://www.thequint.com/indian-premier-league-ipl/ipl-2023-auction-10-interesting-names-afghan-allah-mohammad-ghazanfar-karthik-meiyappan#read-more#read-more|website =The Quint||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref>
 ==Work and Contributions==
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 ==Personal Life==
-Ghazanfar comes from a large family and has five older brothers. As of 2022, he was residing in Kabul, Afghanistan. He achieved early success yet he continues to work on his skills while establishing himself as an international cricket player.
+Ghazanfar comes from a large family and has five older brothers. As of 2022, he was residing in Kabul, Afghanistan. He achieved early success yet he continues to work on his skills while establishing himself as an international cricket player.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Who is Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, 15-year-old Afghanistan spinner who has signed up for IPL 2023 auction
+|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/interviews/ipl-auction-2023-allah-mohammad-ghazanfar-youngest-player-afghanistan-15-year-old-december-23-full-players-list/article66259701.ece|website =SPORTSTAR||access-date=4 April 2026}}</ref>
 == External Links ==