Auqib Nabi: Always Believed India Call-up Was Coming
Nabi earned his first India Test call-up after a 60-wicket Ranji Trophy season and could become Jammu and Kashmir’s first Test cricketer.
- Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi and Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain earned their maiden India Test call-ups for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, replacing injured pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.
- Following a stellar 60-wicket Ranji Trophy season that helped Jammu and Kashmir win their maiden title, Nabi earned his selection; Jain contributed to his team's 2021-2022 Ranji Trophy triumph.
- At the airport en route to a camp, Nabi learned of his selection, while Jain received the news while driving to a temple, marking the culmination of years of hard work.
- The two-Test series begins Saturday in Galle, where Nabi could make history as the first player from Jammu and Kashmir to represent India in Test cricket.
- Emphasizing the long road to selection, 33-year-old Jain said, "You have to have patience in Test cricket," reflecting the dedication required to reach India's national level.
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Auqib Nabi: Always believed India call-up was coming
Galle, Aug 13: Amid a prolonged wait for his maiden India Test call-up, Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi never lost faith, continuing to perform with the belief that his chance to represent the country would eventually arrive. That opportunity finally came when Nabi was drafted into the Indian squad as a replacement for injured pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning here on Saturday. Nabi, who played…
Come to Sri Lanka: Auqib Nabi's India call came when he least expected it
Sri Lanka vs India: After years of knocking on India's door, Auqib Nabi finally got his chance in the most unexpected manner, receiving a selector's call at the airport while heading to the CoE after missing the original Sri Lanka squad.
'Udhar nahi jaana': Auqib Nabi recalls how India call-up came as a surprise
That opportunity came when Nabi was added to India's squad as a replacement for injured fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning in Sri Lanka on Saturday.
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