The young Afghan spinner, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, caused a bidding war between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore before being snatched up by the five-time champions, Mumbai Indians, for a hefty price tag of Rs 4.80 Crore. Despite a strong performance in recent matches, KKR eventually backed out of the bidding, giving the blue-shirted Paltans their newest acquisition. With a remarkable ODI debut and impressive performances against South Africa and Bangladesh, Ghazanfar is poised to make a big impact for the defending champions in the upcoming IPL season.
On Day 2 of the IPL mega auction, RCB and MI made waves by securing some major players. MI snagged Indian bowler Deepak Chahar for Rs 9.25 crore and rising spinner Allah Ghazanfar for Rs 4.8 crore, while RCB made a big splash by signing Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a hefty amount. Stay tuned for live updates and a full list of players signed.
In a tense series decider between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, Bangladesh has won the toss and elected to bat first at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. With the series tied at 1-1, both teams will be looking for a strong performance to clinch the series victory. The spotlight will be on young spinner Allah Ghazanfar, who has been instrumental for Afghanistan, while Bangladesh's captain Najmul Shanto will look to lead his team to victory with his batting prowess. Follow live updates of the match to see who will come out on top.
Veteran Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim is expected to miss the second ODI against Afghanistan on November 9 due to a fractured finger. This comes as a huge blow for the team as they aim to bounce back after their comprehensive defeat in the first ODI. Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar, who took career best figures of 6/26, has been praised by captain Hashmatullah Shahidi.
Afghanistan A has created history by defeating India A in the semi-final of the T20 Emerging Asia Cup 2024, booking their spot in the final against Sri Lanka A. The Afghan team put up an outstanding performance with both bat and ball, leaving the Indian team struggling to keep up. A 100+ partnership from the openers set the tone for their victory, while Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, at just 18 years old, shined with the ball, taking early wickets to derail India A's chase. This is the first time Afghanistan A has made it to the final of the Emerging Asia Cup, making them the new kings of the tournament.
Kolkata Knight Riders have named 16-year-old spinner Allah Ghazanfar as replacement for Mujeeb Ur Rahman, while Prasidh Krishna has been replaced by experienced spinner Keshav Maharaj in the Rajasthan Royals squad for the ongoing Indian Premier League. With Ghazanfar and Maharaj joining their respective teams, it adds a new dimension to their squad. Stay updated with the latest IPL news and updates on NDTV Sports.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed 16-year-old Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar to replace Mujeeb Ur Rahman, while Rajasthan Royals (RR) have added South African left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj in place of Prasidh Krishna, who is recovering from surgery. Ghazanfar, who has played in two ODIs and three T20s, will be making his debut in the IPL. Meanwhile, Maharaj, a seasoned player with over 300 international and domestic wickets, is excited to join RR and make his mark in the tournament.