Afghanistan spin sense Allah Gazanfa has been removed from the Champions Trophy 2025. Exchange has been announced
With a big retreat for Afghanistantheir rising spin star Allah Gazanfa It has been excluded from ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The 18-year-old has been a standout performer for the Afghan team since making his ODI debut last year. With just 11 ODIs and 21 wickets, he was expected to play a key role in the Afghan campaign in the famous eight-team tournament Pakistan. However, unfortunate injuries continued during a recent tour in Afghanistan. Zimbabwe He has been on the sidelines for at least four months, making him miss both the Champions Trophy and the upcoming one. Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
Allah Gazanfa’s unfortunate injury and expected recovery timeline
Gazanfa’s injuries occurred on a tour of Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, where he suffered a fracture in his lower back (particularly in the left side of the intervertebral vertebrae) (L4 vertebrae). Following medical evaluation, it has been confirmed that he will take at least four months for his recovery and that he will not be able to participate in the Champions Trophy scheduled for February-March 2025. has been confirmed. , he was signed For Mumbai Indians (MI) 4.80 Krole At last year’s mega auction. Afghan Cricket Committee (ACB) He officially confirmed his injury status through an announcement through a social media account on Wednesday, February 12th.
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ICC Champions Trophy Alternatives
Afghanistan called out as Gazanfaal was ruled out Nangyal KharotiIt was originally part of the ICC Tournament’s 15-member team reserve pool. A promising young spinner, Kharoti has the opportunity to prove herself at the global stage as Afghanistan prepares for a tough Group B campaign. Meanwhile, Afghanistan will continue to miss service Mujeb ur Rahmanhe cannot be used to choose ODI until he has fully recovered from his injury. With Gazanfa’s absence taking a big blow, Afghanistan will step up as they rely on experienced players and new additions to aim for a strong show at the Champions Trophy 2025.
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Am Ghazanfar, a young spin bowling sensation in Afghanistan, was removed from the ICC Champions Trophy due to a fracture of the L4 vertebra, particularly the fracture of the left Pars Interarticularis. He was injured during a recent tour of Afghanistan… pic.twitter.com/g0alwe7hve
– Afghanistan Cricket Board (@Acbofficials) February 12, 2025
Afghanistan’s Champions Trophy 2025 Campaign Schedule
Despite the set-up, Afghanistan is preparing for the third Champions Trophy, scheduled to begin on February 21, 2025. They start a group stage match South Africa At the National Stadium in Karachi. The second fixture will face the UK at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 26th, followed by an important encounter with Australia at the same venue on February 28th. Teams will need to reconstruct their bowling attacks if they don’t have a sense of young spin. Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad and Karoti.
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