Allah Ghazanfar has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 due to an injury, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said 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 said.
The 18-year-old tweaker is said to have sustained the injury during Afghanistan’s tour of Zimbabwe.
In a blow to Mumbai Indians, which acquired the services of the youngster for Rs. 4.80 crore, Ghazanfar will also be missing the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League as his injury will see him sidelined 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 said that Mujeeb Ur Rahman continues to miss action in the 50-over format till the bowler recovers completely.