AM Ghazanfar

Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar (AM Ghazanfar) is a sensationally gifted, highly unorthodox right-arm off-break bowler who stands as one of the most exciting teenage spin prodigies in global short-format cricket. Born on July 15, 2007, in Paktia, Afghanistan, the young phenomenon began his journey as a fast bowler before transitioning into a lethal mystery spinner, heavily modeling his finger-spinning variations and deceptive carrom ball after fellow countryman Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Standing at an imposing 6-foot-2, Ghazanfar weaponizes an incredibly high release point to extract sharp bounce and subtle drift alongside his rapid, skidding turn, making him a nightmare for batters to decipher.

On the high-profile global franchise circuit, Ghazanfar’s immense structural value and mystery-spin blueprint rapidly caught the attention of premier talent scouts, securing him a coveted stint with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. Bringing this world-class x-factor to Major League Cricket (MLC) as an explosive overseas weapon for MI New York, his presence adds terrifying variety to an already elite bowling core. Entering the high-octane MLC 2026 campaign alongside masterclass spinners like Rashid Khan, Ghazanfar is fully primed to operate as an absolute powerplay and middle-overs choke-artist—tasked with destroying top orders, building intense dot-ball pressure, and driving New York's fierce quest for back-to-back franchise glory.