Preparations for the Indian Premier League 2026 are in full swing, and the Mumbai Indians camp recently witnessed a light-hearted moment during training. Young Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar celebrated his birthday alongside teammates as the squad geared up for the new season.
The occasion reflected a positive vibe within the camp, with players coming together during a practice session to mark the celebration. Captain Hardik Pandya and other team members joined in as Ghazanfar cut his birthday cake with the squad.
The cheerful atmosphere highlighted strong team bonding ahead of the tournament, with players and staff sharing smiles and warm wishes for the young spinner.
Watch the video here:
Hardik Pandya and the Mumbai Indians team celebrated Afghan player Allah Ghazanfar’s birthday after a practice session in Mumbai.
He also wished him Eid Mubarak. pic.twitter.com/fRBc5ZOMuM
— Sonu (@Cricket_live247) March 21, 2026
Ghazanfar is regarded as one of the exciting young prospects in the team, and the celebration underlined the support and encouragement he enjoys within the squad.
Allah Ghazanfar Breaks Silence on Kabul Air Strikes
Earlier this week, tragic events in Kabul prompted strong reactions from Afghan cricketers. Allah Ghazanfar shared an emotional message following the deadly air strikes in the city, which reportedly led to significant loss of life.
He voiced deep concern for those affected, stressing that attacks on innocent civilians are unacceptable. Ghazanfar also highlighted the importance of peace and called for support from the global community.
Additionally, he noted that Afghanistan values its ties with India and expressed hope that nations will come together to prevent such incidents in the future.
Mumbai Indians squad for IPL 2026
Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Robin Minz, Sherfane Rutherford, Danish Malewar, Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner, Naman Dhir, Raj Angad Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Will Jacks, Atharva Ankolekar, Mayank Rawat, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Markande, Allah Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar, Mohammad Izhar, Raghu Sharma.
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