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Afghanistan Teen Spinner AM Ghazanfar Awaits Mumbai Indians Retention Call

The 19-year-old targets a fresh IPL chance after recovering from a back fracture that derailed his debut.

Overview

  • With the IPL retention deadline on November 15, Mumbai Indians have yet to confirm whether they will keep Ghazanfar for 2026.
  • Ghazanfar was ruled out of IPL 2025 due to a fracture in his lower back sustained shortly before the tournament.
  • Mumbai Indians secured the teenager at the 2025 mega-auction for a reported INR 4.8 crore after a bidding contest.
  • Now fit, he is slated to play the Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha as he continues his return to competitive cricket.
  • He says Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma kept in touch during his injury layoff, offering guidance and encouragement.