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Allah Ghazanfar prepares to bowl against Rohit Sharma in ODI series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:14 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Allah Ghazanfar prepares to bowl against Rohit Sharma in ODI series

Summary

Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar expressed his eagerness to bowl to India captain Rohit Sharma in the upcoming ODI series. Having trained with Sharma during his time with the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, Ghazanfar received valuable insights that he aims to apply against a strong Indian batting lineup. He emphasized the importance of continuous learning in cricket and noted the thorough preparation of the Afghan team, which recently held a month-long camp in Kabul before adjusting to local conditions. Ghazanfar hopes to leverage the knowledge gained from his interactions with Sharma and other experienced players in the IPL as Afghanistan looks to compete effectively in the series.

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By the Numbers

•Ghazanfar trained with Sharma at Mumbai Indians in the IPL.
•He aims to implement tips learned from Rohit Sharma.
•Afghanistan conducted a month-long training camp in Kabul.
•Ghazanfar acknowledges increased competition among Afghan players.
•The ODI series will test Afghanistan against a strong Indian team.

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10:14 PMYahoo Sports — IND vs AFG: Allah Ghazanfar hopes to put Rohit Sharma learnings to test in ODI clash

What they're saying

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"Rohit bhai is a legend and a very good player. He opens the batting and we bowl with the new ball. Whatever we have learnt from him, Inshallah, we will try to use it to our advantage and see what happens," Ghazanfar said, as quoted by news agency PTI.
— Yahoo Sports

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