Auqib Nabi replaces Jasprit Bumrah in India's Test squad for Sri Lanka
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Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi has received his first call-up to the Indian Test team for the series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15. He replaces Jasprit Bumrah, who is sidelined due to a knee injury sustained during the ODI series against England. Nabi has been impactful in domestic cricket, taking 104 wickets over the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 in 2025-26. He also recently featured for India A in Sri Lanka, claiming six wickets in two matches. The first Test will be held in Galle, followed by a second Test in Colombo.
- •First Test between India and Sri Lanka starts August 15 in Galle.
- •Jasprit Bumrah ruled out due to a knee injury.
- •Auqib Nabi took 104 wickets in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons.
- •Nabi's performances included six wickets for India A in Sri Lanka.
- •The second Test will take place in Colombo from August 23 to 27.
- 8:11 AMYahoo Sports — From borrowing spikes to India call-up: Auqib Nabi replaces injured Jasprit Bumrah in Test squad for Sri Lanka
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — 'No excuses if you want to play for India': The philosophy that shaped Auqib Nabi
- 9:44 AMYahoo Sports — J&K pacer Auqib Nabi replaces Jasprit Bumrah in India Test squad for Sri Lanka series
"On Monday, Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi replaced injured Jasprit Bumrah in the India squad for the upcoming two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka. With his maiden call-up to the senior national team, he became the first player from the valley to get selected in India's Test squad. The J&K seamer's rise is driven by a simple philosophy: if you want to play for India, excuses are not an option.
"Jammu and Kashmir bowler Auqib Nabi received his first India Test call-up. He replaces the injured Jasprit Bumrah for the Sri Lanka series. Nabi has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket for years. His impressive Ranji Trophy and India A performances earned him this opportunity. This selection recognises outstanding domestic cricket achievements.
"Auqib Nabi claimed 104 wickets across the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 wickets in the 2025-26 campaign, playing a pivotal role in Jammu and Kashmir's maiden Ranji Trophy triumph. He was also part of the India A squad that toured Sri Lanka recently, where he claimed six wickets in two first-class matches.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:11 AMFrom borrowing spikes to India call-up: Auqib Nabi replaces injured Jasprit Bumrah in Test squad for Sri Lanka
Jammu and Kashmir bowler Auqib Nabi received his first India Test call-up. He replaces the injured Jasprit Bumrah for the Sri Lanka series. Nabi has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket for years. His impressive Ranji Trophy and India A performances earned him this opportunity. This selection recognises outstanding domestic cricket achievements.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 2:15 PM'No excuses if you want to play for India': The philosophy that shaped Auqib Nabi
On Monday, Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi replaced injured Jasprit Bumrah in the India squad for the upcoming two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka. With his maiden call-up to the senior national team, he became the first player from the valley to get selected in India's Test squad. The J&K seamer's rise is driven by a simple philosophy: if you want to play for India, excuses are not an option.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 9:44 AMJ&K pacer Auqib Nabi replaces Jasprit Bumrah in India Test squad for Sri Lanka series
Auqib Nabi claimed 104 wickets across the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 wickets in the 2025-26 campaign, playing a pivotal role in Jammu and Kashmir's maiden Ranji Trophy triumph. He was also part of the India A squad that toured Sri Lanka recently, where he claimed six wickets in two first-class matches.
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