NEW DELHI: Allah Ghazanfar, the young Afghan spinner, turned heads at the IPL 2025 auction when Mumbai Indians bought him for an impressive Rs 4.80 crore. Ghazanfar has already made a name for himself with his sharp off-spin and ability to extract bounce from the surface.
The 18-year-old Ghazanfar has emerged as a rising star, drawing significant attention ahead of the IPL 2025 auction after an exceptional 2024 season.
Making his ODI debut against Ireland in March, he impressed with a three-wicket haul in a victory over South Africa and delivered a stunning six-wicket performance against Bangladesh earlier this month.
A vital contributor to Afghanistan’s triumph at the Emerging Teams Asia Cup, Ghazanfar claimed six wickets in four matches, solidifying his reputation as a game-changer.
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With prior IPL experience as part of Kolkata Knight Riders’ title-winning squad in 2024 – where he was signed as an injury replacement for compatriot Mujeeb ur Rahman – Ghazanfar is no stranger to high-pressure environments.
A familiar name in the T20 franchise circuit, the tall off-spinner has already taken 29 wickets in just 16 matches, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 5.71. Now set to join Mumbai Indians for Rs 4.80 crore, Ghazanfar is poised to continue Afghanistan’s rich legacy of spin bowling on the global stage.
