Gurnoor Brar Joins North Zone for Duleep Trophy Semi; Auqib Nabi Eyes County Stint
India pacer Gurnoor Brar has been added to the North Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy semi-final against South Zone, aiming to gain red-ball experience ahead of India's Test series in New Zealand this November. Brar, who has played six ODIs and been part of recent Test squads without debuting, impressed during India A's Sri Lanka tour. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi, the leading wicket-taker in the last Ranji Trophy, may play a short stint in England's county championship to prepare for upcoming international fixtures.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
zeenews broke this story on 28 Aug, 01:10 pm. Other outlets followed.