Allah Ghazanfar’s father initially did not support his cricket ambitions, hoping he would focus on studies. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he began playing cricket with encouragement from his older brother. |
He started as a fast bowler but was advised to switch to spin bowling by his coach, Roze Khan, resulting in a marked improvement in his skills. |
His brother consistently helped him by purchasing 30 cricket balls monthly for practice. |
He gained early experience with state under-16 teams, achieving notable success in the Shpageeza Cricket League. |
He was part of the draft for the 2022-2023 Big Bash League but went unsold. |
Despite being drafted for the 2023 IPL, he did not receive any bids from teams. |
At the 2024 Under-19 World Cup, he had a successful tournament, securing 8 wickets with a solid average. |
In March 2024, he signed with Kolkata Knight Riders for his base price of Rs 20 lakhs as a replacement player. |
Due to visa complications, he could not join Mumbai Indians despite their interest. |
He participated in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 League and made a significant impact in the 2024 IPL auction where he was purchased by MI for Rs 4.8 crores. |