Jammu and Kashmir Pacer Auqib Nabi Finds a County Side, to Play Three Games for Surrey Next Month
Surrey wants Nabi for two to three red-ball games as the BCCI seeks a UK visa and he prepares for India’s Test series in New Zealand.
- On Sunday, Jammu & Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi is likely to represent Surrey in the ongoing County Championship Division One season for a brief stint.
- The BCCI is arranging this stint to provide essential red-ball experience ahead of India's upcoming Test series against New Zealand.
- Nabi finished as the highest wicket-taker with 60 wickets in the Ranji Trophy, propelling Jammu & Kashmir to their maiden title, drawing keen interest from former England skipper Alec Stewart.
- The pacer is expected to be available for Surrey's clash against Yorkshire at the Oval on September 2, plus upcoming matches against Sussex and Glamorgan.
- Meanwhile, the Indian team management decided Gurnoor will compete in the Duleep Trophy, replacing Sunil Kumar in the playing eleven to ensure squad rotation.
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Auqib Nabi's Fairytale Journey Continues With Surrey County Cricket Deal
Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi is set to represent Surrey in the Division One County Championship fixtures from next week onwards, with an eye on two Tests against New Zealand away from home in November.
Auqib Nabi Set to Play Three County Championship Games for Surrey Ahead of NZ Tests
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. As per Cricinfo, Nabi could feature in three County Championship games ahead of the NZ Tests. He was a replacement for superstar pacer Jasprit Bumrah for two Tests against Sri Lanka, but did not get a match as India fielded Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj ahead of him. Sports News | Auqib Nabi Set to Play Three County Championship Games for Surrey Ahead of NZ Tests.
Auqib Nabi set to represent Surrey for brief County Championship stint ahead of NZ tour
Star pacer Auqib Nabi is reportedly set for a County Championship stint with Surrey as the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) is looking to send him overseas to get some valuable experience ahead of India's upcoming series against New Zealand.
Duleep Trophy: Gurnoor Brar gets North Zone call-up, Auqib Nabi eyes county stint
Gurnoor Brar is set to feature for North Zone in the Duleep Trophy semi-final as selectors continue to give him red-ball exposure. Auqib Nabi, meanwhile, could get a county stint ahead of India's New Zealand tour.
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