Auqib Nabi Earns Maiden India Test Call-Up as Bumrah Replacement for Sri Lanka Series
Auqib Nabi, a 29-year-old fast bowler from Jammu and Kashmir, earned his maiden India Test call-up as a replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah for the two-match series in Sri Lanka. Nabi's selection follows his strong performances in domestic cricket, including 104 wickets over two Ranji Trophy seasons and a key role in Jammu and Kashmir's maiden Ranji title. Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer praised Nabi's consistent form, stating he deserved initial selection rather than being a late replacement. Nabi joined the team in Sri Lanka and participated in training ahead of the series.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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zeenews broke this story on 4 Aug, 04:57 pm. Other outlets followed.
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