Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have roped in Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, a 16-year-old right-arm off-spinner from Afghanistan, to exchange Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who’s sidelined resulting from damage for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Ghazanfar, who has participated in two ODIs for Afghanistan, has performed three T20s and 6 List A matches, claiming 5 and 4 wickets respectively. His acquisition comes at his base value of Rs 20 lakh. Meanwhile, Mujeeb is presently in London, recovering from a finger damage, as confirmed by his supervisor Kaustav Lahiri. 

The youngest participant within the IPL 2023 public sale, when he was 15, Ghazanfar additionally tried his luck on the Big Bash League public sale, albeit with out success. Those conversant in his sport draw comparisons to Mujeeb Zadran’s model, a famend finger-spinner in each worldwide and franchise cricket, in addition to to the strategies of Ravichandran Ashwin, whom Ghazanfar considers an inspiration.

Originally from the Zurmat district in Paktia province, Ghazanfar is six-foot-two. Despite beginning out as a quick bowler, he transitioned into spin bowling underneath the steerage of former Afghanistan captain Dawlat Ahmadzai. Ghazanfar’s path to recognition started with native U-16 tournaments, resulting in alternatives to coach with Afghanistan’s U-19 squad. He showcased his abilities within the Shpageeza League for Mis Ainak Knights, claiming figures of 4 for 15 in opposition to Hindkush Stars in his second match. Additionally, Ghazanfar represented Afghanistan within the Under-19 World Cup 2024. With the likes of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy within the KKR squad, Ghazanfar may have loads of alternatives to study.

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