Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Afghan |
| Date of Birth | 20/03/2006 |
| Age | 20 years |
| Birthplace | Zurmat district, Paktia Province, Afghanistan |
Latest News about Allah Ghazanfar
29/01/2025
Allah Ghazanfar was bought by Mumbai Indians for INR 4.8 crore at the IPL 2025 auction. The bid made him one of the most expensive young spinners in the league and reflected the franchise's long-term faith in his potential.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar |
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| Other Name | A M Ghazanfar |
| Famous for | Being the youngest cricketer to debut for Afghanistan at the age of 16 years and 236 days |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm) | ||||||
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| Weight | 70 Kg (154 lbs) | ||||||
| Eye Color | Black | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Khayal Mohammad Ghazanfar (Furniture business owner in Saudi Arabia) |
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Career
| International Debut | ODI on 7 March 2024 against Ireland |
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| Jersey Number | #4 (Afghanistan) |
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| Batting Style | Right handed |
| Bowling Style | Right arm Offbreak |
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Favourites
| Cricketer | Ravichandran Ashwin |
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| Salary/Income | Rs 4.8 crores ($560 thousand) from IPL contract with Mumbai Indians (2025) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Allah Ghazanfar’s father initially did not support his cricket ambitions, hoping he would focus on studies. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he began playing cricket with encouragement from his older brother. | |
| 2. He started as a fast bowler but was advised to switch to spin bowling by his coach, Roze Khan, resulting in a marked improvement in his skills. | |
| 3. His brother consistently helped him by purchasing 30 cricket balls monthly for practice. | |
| 4. He gained early experience with state under-16 teams, achieving notable success in the Shpageeza Cricket League. | |
| 5. He was part of the draft for the 2022-2023 Big Bash League but went unsold. | |
| 6. Despite being drafted for the 2023 IPL, he did not receive any bids from teams. | |
| 7. At the 2024 Under-19 World Cup, he had a successful tournament, securing 8 wickets with a solid average. | |
| 8. In March 2024, he signed with Kolkata Knight Riders for his base price of Rs 20 lakhs as a replacement player. | |
| 9. Due to visa complications, he could not join Mumbai Indians despite their interest. | |
| 10. He participated in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 League and made a significant impact in the 2024 IPL auction where he was purchased by MI for Rs 4.8 crores. |