Allah Ghazanfar has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced in a statement on Wednesday.
“Afghanistan’s young spin-bowling sensation, AM Ghazanfar, has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy due to a fracture in the L4 vertebra, specifically in the left pars interarticularis,” the ACB stated.
The 18-year-old spinner is said to have sustained the injury during Afghanistan’s tour of Zimbabwe.
In a blow to Mumbai Indians, which acquired the youngster for Rs 4.80 crore, Ghazanfar will also miss the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League, as his injury will sideline him for a minimum of four months.
“Nangyal Kharoti, who was part of the reserves pool, has been promoted to the main squad for the Champions Trophy,” the ACB added.
The cricketing body also confirmed that Mujeeb Ur Rahman will continue to be unavailable in the 50-over format until he has fully recovered.
