Irfan Pathan Questions Selectors Over Auqib Nabi's Exclusion from Test Squads
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan criticized the national selectors for excluding Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi from the Test squads against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka despite his strong domestic performances, including a key role in Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji Trophy win. Pathan questioned the rationale behind favoring established bowlers like Mohammed Siraj in non-World Test Championship matches and emphasized the importance of rewarding consistent domestic performers to nurture emerging fast bowling talent.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: news18, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 29 Jul, 01:54 pm. Other outlets followed.