Allah Ghazanfar has been ruled out of IPL 2025 due to injury. Mumbai Indians Afghanistan Spinner has been Mujeeb Ur Rahman named as his replacement in the MI squad.

MI Replacement player for IPL 2025
Afghanistan Spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman replaces Allah Ghazanfar, who has been ruled out due to injury for the upcoming IPL 2025 with Mumbai Indians.
Mumbai Indians signed Afghanistan’s young off-spinner Allah Ghazanfar for โน4.80 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction.Unfortunately, Allah Ghazanfar will miss IPL 2025 due to an L4 vertebra fracture and is now reportedly out of action for five to six months.
Mumbai Indians wish Ghazanfar a speedy recovery and warm welcome to Mujeeb into the #onefamily
-@mumbaiindians on Instagram
Mujeeb Ur Rahman, a 23-year-old mystery spinner from Afghanistan, initially went unsold in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction at a base price of INR 2 crore. However, Mumbai Indians have now signed him for the same amount as a replacement for Allah Ghazanfar.
IPL Experience: Mujeeb Ur Rahman made his IPL debut at just 17 years old in 2018. He brings extensive T20 experience, having played in multiple leagues worldwide.
Mujeeb ur Rahman Stats
IPL Bowling Stats
Matches | 19 |
Wickets | 19 |
Econmy Rate | 8.18 |
Strike Rate | 22.8 |
Best Figures | 3/27 |
T20s Bowling Stats
Matches | 256 |
Wickets | 275 |
Econmy Rate | 6.75 |
Strike Rate | 21.0 |
Best Figures | 5/15 |
Mujeeb ur Rahman Strength: His ability to bowl effectively in the powerplay and middle overs makes him a valuable wicket-taking option for Mumbai Indians.
Mumbai Indians’ spin attack looks even stronger now with the combination of Mitchell Santner and Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how this spin duo performs in IPL 2025!
Will Mujeeb be part of MI playing XI in IPL 2025?
Mujeeb inclusion in Mumbai Indians (MI) playing XI will depend on team combination and overseas player availability.