Allah Ghazanfar sustained a back fracture during the Zimbabwe tour. He took nine wickets in the three-match ODI series and went on to make his Test debut in the one-off match in Bulawayo. After the Zimbabwe series, Allah Ghazanfar played three games for MI Emirates in the International League T20 (ILT20).
“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. He sustained the injury during Afghanistan’s recently held tour of Zimbabwe, and will be sidelined for a minimum of four months and will remain under treatment during this period,” the ACB's statement read.
The 18-year-old mystery spinner, who has taken 21 wickets in 11 ODIs and 30 wickets in 19 T20 matches, was expected to be a key player for the Hardik Pandya-led side. Ghazanfar managed only one wicket in three matches for MI Emirates in the ILT20 League 2025, with a disappointing economy rate of 9.48.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman Continues to Miss ODI Action - Afghanistan Cricket Board
"Nangyal Kharoti, who was part of the reserves pool, has been promoted to the main squad for the Champions Trophy. Additionally, Mujeeb Ur Rahman's continues to miss the ODI action, until he has fully recovered," the statement added.
Afghanistan Set to Kick Off Champions Trophy Campaign on February 21
Afghanistan are placed in Group B of the Champions Trophy, along with Australia, South Africa, and England. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan team will kick off their campaign against South Africa on February 21 at the National Stadium in Karachi.
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