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Pacer Auqib Nabi Finally Gets India Test Nod
13 Aug
Summary
- Auqib Nabi selected for India's Test squad after stellar domestic performance.
- Nabi is the first player from Jammu and Kashmir in India's Test team.
- He will join the Indian team soon for the Sri Lanka Test series.
Auqib Nabi, a dynamic pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, has finally received his first call-up to the Indian Test squad. This significant achievement follows his outstanding performances in domestic cricket over the past two seasons, where he claimed an impressive 104 wickets. His selection makes him the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to be included in India's Test team.
Nabi's journey to the national side was marked by consistent brilliance, including a 60-wicket haul that propelled his team to a historic Ranji Trophy title. Despite previous oversights, his recent form, including six wickets for India A in Galle, kept him on the selectors' radar.
The upcoming two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, commencing on August 15, will see Nabi join the Indian team. He expressed that he had anticipated this call-up, stating his readiness to contribute to the national side after years of dedicated performance. His family's happiness underscores the significance of this milestone.
