The franchise confirmed that Ghazanfar will leave the squad to join Afghanistan for their upcoming ODI series against India, paving the way for Shakib's arrival in the MI New York camp.
Shakib is already familiar with the Mumbai Indians' global setup, having previously represented MI Emirates in the International League T20 (ILT20). Earlier this year, he played an important role in MI Emirates' run to the tournament final, making his transition into the MI New York squad a smooth one.
The move marks another chapter in Shakib's franchise career, with the veteran expected to strengthen MI New York's balance through his left-arm spin and middle-order batting during the remainder of the MLC season.
