Auqib Nabi joins India's Test squad as Bumrah replacement ahead of Sri Lanka series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:49 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Auqib Nabi has been added to India's Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, replacing the injured Jasprit Bumrah. Nabi's selection follows notable performances in domestic cricket, where he took 104 wickets over two Ranji Trophy seasons and stood out during the recent India A tour of Sri Lanka. Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer emphasized that Nabi's inclusion should have been earlier, citing his efforts as deserving of a spot in the original squad. Nabi is poised to make his Test debut in this series, marking a significant achievement as the first player from Jammu and Kashmir to be selected for India’s Test team.
- •Nabi replaces injured Jasprit Bumrah in the Test squad
- •He has taken 104 wickets in two Ranji Trophy seasons
- •Jaffer believes Nabi should have been a first-choice selection
- •Nabi is the first player from Jammu and Kashmir in India's Test team
- •The series against Sri Lanka marks Nabi's potential Test debut
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — 'Auqib Nabi shouldn't have come as a replacement': Ex-cricketer questions India's squad selection
"Auqib Nabi earned a place in India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka series. He replaces the injured fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the team. Nabi's selection follows his strong performances in domestic cricket competitions. He took 104 wickets across two exceptional Ranji Trophy seasons. Nabi becomes the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to reach this milestone.
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