Overview
- With IPL retention lists due on November 15, AM Ghazanfar says he is hoping Mumbai Indians keep faith in him for 2026.
- A lower-back fracture cost the teenager his expected MI debut last season, and he says he has fully recovered.
- He has broken into Afghanistan’s teams across formats over the past year and is currently playing the Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha.
- Ghazanfar says Hardik Pandya stayed in touch and motivated him through rehab, adding he hopes Pandya remains his captain.
- Signed by MI for INR 4.8 crore after interest from KKR and RCB, the ‘mystery’ spinner leans on backspin, the googly and the carrom ball rather than orthodox off-spin.