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Allah Ghazanfar

movie Cricketer (Bowler) cake 20 March 2006 (Monday) (Zurmat district. Paktia Province, Afghanistan)
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Height

6' 2" (188 cm)

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Age

18

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Nation

Afghan

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 20 March 2006 (Monday)
Birthplace: Zurmat district. Paktia Province, Afghanistan
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Nationality: Afghan
Hometown: Zurmat

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Unmarried

Lifestyle

Religion: Islam
Food Habit: Non-vegetarian

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Allah Ghazanfar

  • Allah Ghazanfar’s father didn’t want him to play cricket. He wanted his son to pursue his studies. But, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he started playing cricket as his elder brother Atta supported him.

    Allah Ghazanfar with his elder brother, Atta Ghazanfar
    Allah Ghazanfar with his elder brother, Atta Ghazanfar
  • Initially, he was a fast bowler, but later his coach, Roze Khan, told him to bowl spin. He soon became a very good spin bowler.
  • His elder brother always supported him and even bought 30 new balls every month so that Allah could practice with them.
  • He later played for state under-16 teams. In just his 2nd match in the Shpageeza Cricket League, he took 4 wickets for 15 runs for Mis Ainak Knights against the Hindukush Stars.

    Allah Ghazanfar when he played Under-16 cricket
    Allah Ghazanfar when he played Under-16 cricket
  • He was included in the draft for the 2022-2023 Big Bash League but he went unsold.
  • His name was present in the draft for the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) but no team bid for him.
  • In the 2024 Under-19 World Cup, he took 8 wickets at an average of 16.75.
  • In March 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) acquired him for his base price of Rs 20 lakhs (US$24,000) as a replacement for Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Mumbai Indians (MI) also wanted to sign him up as their net bowler but couldn’t due to visa issues.

    Allah Ghaznafar in Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) jersey
    Allah Ghaznafar in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) jersey
  • In 2024, he played for Team Abu Dhabi in the Abu Dhabi T10 League.

    Allah Ghazanfar (left) in the Abu Dhabi T10 League
    Allah Ghazanfar (left) in the Abu Dhabi T10 League
  • In the 2025 IPL auction, he registered in the draft for a base price of Rs 75 lakhs. MI acquired him for Rs 4.8 crores.

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