'Auqib Nabi shouldn't have come as a replacement': Ex-cricketer on India squad

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1. Thu, 6 August 2026

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   • Times of India12:19first to report
     'Auqib Nabi shouldn't have come as a replacement': Ex-cricketer on India squad

     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.

2. Sun, 9 August 2026

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   • BBC News World03:00
     How a schoolteacher's son became Kashmir's first India Test cricketer

     Auqib Nabi becomes Jammu and Kashmir's first cricketer to get India Test call-up, inspiring millions.

3. Thu, 13 August 2026

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   • Times of India11:59
     'Udhar nahi jaana': Auqib Nabi recalls how India call-up came as a surprise

     That opportunity came when Nabi was added to India's squad as a replacement for injured fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning in Sri Lanka on Saturday.