Auqib Nabi's Rise and Jammu Kashmir Cricket's Challenges in Ranji Trophy

Auqib Nabi, a pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, has gained attention for his exceptional performance in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, taking 44 wickets at an average of 13.93. Despite limited facilities and challenging conditions in his home region, he developed his skills through resilience and determination. The Jammu and Kashmir team, coached by Irfan Pathan until 2019, overcame obstacles including security issues and communication blackouts to compete strongly, with efforts like TV news scrolls used to coordinate training amid internet shutdowns.