Allah Ghazanfar Ruled Out of Champions Trophy & IPL 2025: 3 Possible Replacements for MI

Afghanistan’s young bowling talent, Allah Ghazanfar, has suffered a paralysis blow after the fracture of the L4 vertebra ruled him out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The ACB confirmed that the 18-year-old sustained the injury.

Ghazanfar will miss the IPL 2025 since he is expected to spend four months on the sidelines after a massive ₹4.8 crore contract snagged in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction with the Mumbai Indians. His absence must surely create a major gap in MI’s spin department, prompting the franchise to perhaps hunt for a replacement player.

Here are three potential top spinners that could fill in for Allah Ghazanfar in the Mumbai Indians side for IPL 2025.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afghanistan)

Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman has grown to be one of the big names in modern T20 cricket. Like Ghazanfar, he relies heavily on variations, mixing off-breaks with leg-spin and lethal googlies. Years of playing in franchise leagues give him credible stature and make him the perfect substitute in MI.

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Why MI should consider Mujeeb:
Has experience playing in the IPL
Can bowl in the powerplay and middle overs
Mystery spinner who can trouble batters on turning pitches

Adil Rashid (England)

English leg-spinner Adil Rashid has been a game-changer for his teams, excelling in the middle overs. His ability to deceive batters with sharp turns and subtle variations makes him an exciting pick for MI.

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Why MI should consider Rashid:
World-class leg-spinner with a track record in major tournaments
Can restrict runs while picking up crucial wickets
Vast experience in T20 leagues worldwide

Keshav Maharaj (South Africa)

Keshav Maharaj is a seasoned left-arm spinner. He adds experience to the game. He is a good option for MI with run restrictions and taking crucial wickets in aid of Ghazanfar’s absence.

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Why MI should consider Maharaj:
Left-arm spinner adds variety to the attack
Proven economy rate in T20s
Experienced campaigner in high-pressure games

Who Should MI Pick?

With Allah Ghazanfar officially ruled out, this gives the Mumbai Indians an important call to make. Mujeeb will provide an element of mystery and is quite unpredictable, while Keshav Maharaj would be a reliable choice, and Adil brings the leg-spin magic to the table. All three could be the game-changer for MI in IPL 2025.

Who do you think MI should choose to replace Ghazanfar, in the comments? I’m eager to know your thoughts!