Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi has replaced injured seamer Prasidh Krishna in squad for the first three ODIs against New Zealand. India will be without an experienced fast bowler, with seamer Prasidh Krishna ruled out of the five-match ODI series starting November 4. The right-arm pacer, who hasn’t played any competitive cricket since suffering an injury midway through the second ODI against the West Indies, has not yet been cleared by the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE). Krishna is expected to undergo match simulations on November 1 and 2.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2027-csk-head-coach-zaheer-khan-ms-dhoni-retention-meeting-coaching-staff-1793180264160">IPL 2027: Zaheer Khan, MS Dhoni to hold crucial talks over CSK squad retention</a> &nbsp;A Cricbuzz report claims that head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill want Krishna available for the two Tests. With India sitting in the bottom half of the current WTC 2025-27 cycle, and WTC Final qualification on the line, Krishna's availability for the two Tests gives India a better chance. &nbsp;However, if he regains full fitness in time for some cricket in New Zealand, Krishna would likely play the third unofficial Test match from November 6 to 9, which will also include Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant. &nbsp;The selectors, however, had picked him in the squad for the first three ODIs subject to fitness clearance, and rested him for the last two One-Dayers, which Gill will also miss, to prepare for the Test series. Wellington will host the first Test on November 19, and Christchurch the second one on November 27. &nbsp;Prasidh has risen through the ranks despite featuring in just nine Tests so far and is now among the first-team pacers. Although he underwent his first match simulation on October 22, his second scheduled one in the coming days suggests the previous test results may not have yielded the desired results. &nbsp;A CoE report read, “Gradual Workload Increase: Skill-specific loading will be increased progressively, with continued clinical monitoring.”&nbsp;India's updated squad for the first three ODIs vs New Zealand -&nbsp;Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan [WK], Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy (only for the first ODI) and Auqib Nabi&nbsp;India's ODI squad for fourth and fifth ODIs vs New Zealand -&nbsp;Shreyas Iyer (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wk, vc), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur and Kuldeep Yadav

Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of India's 5-match ODI series against New Zealand due to fitness concerns. Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi replaces him.

Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi has replaced injured seamer Prasidh Krishna in squad for the first three ODIs against New Zealand. India will be without an experienced fast bowler, with seamer Prasidh Krishna ruled out of the five-match ODI series starting November 4. The right-arm pacer, who hasn’t played any competitive cricket since suffering an injury midway through the second ODI against the West Indies, has not yet been cleared by the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE). Krishna is expected to undergo match simulations on November 1 and 2. Also read| IPL 2027: Zaheer Khan, MS Dhoni to hold crucial talks over CSK squad retention A Cricbuzz report claims that head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill want Krishna available for the two Tests. With India sitting in the bottom half of the current WTC 2025-27 cycle, and WTC Final qualification on the line, Krishna's availability for the two Tests gives India a better chance. However, if he regains full fitness in time for some cricket in New Zealand, Krishna would likely play the third unofficial Test match from November 6 to 9, which will also include Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant. The selectors, however, had picked him in the squad for the first three ODIs subject to fitness clearance, and rested him for the last two One-Dayers, which Gill will also miss, to prepare for the Test series. Wellington will host the first Test on November 19, and Christchurch the second one on November 27. Prasidh has risen through the ranks despite featuring in just nine Tests so far and is now among the first-team pacers. Although he underwent his first match simulation on October 22, his second scheduled one in the coming days suggests the previous test results may not have yielded the desired results. A CoE report read, “Gradual Workload Increase: Skill-specific loading will be increased progressively, with continued clinical monitoring.” India's updated squad for the first three ODIs vs New Zealand - Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan [WK], Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy (only for the first ODI) and Auqib Nabi India's ODI squad for fourth and fifth ODIs vs New Zealand - Shreyas Iyer (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wk, vc), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur and Kuldeep Yadav

Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of India's 5-match ODI series against New Zealand due to fitness concerns. Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi replaces him.

India vs New Zealand: Auqib Nabi replaces injured Prasidh Krishna for first three ODIs

India A bowlers toiled hard for returns on day two of the ongoing 1st Unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln, with seamers Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi picking up three wickets each. Akash Deep chipped in with two wickets, while Mukesh Choudhary and Washington Sundar took one apiece as India A dismissed the hosts for 317 in their first innings. New Zealand took a lead of 204 runs in this first of three four-day games. &nbsp;The visitors were dismissed for 113 in the first innings.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/every-individual-a-match-winner-iyer-hails-team-after-india-s-2nd-t20i-win-1792850905478">'Every individual a match winner': Iyer hails team after India’s 2nd T20I win</a> &nbsp;Resuming play at 135 for three, New Zealand A lost two quick wickets inside the first hour, with opener Curtis Heaphy (44) and Matthew Boyle (17) returning to the pavilion. CSK quick Kamboj starred with the ball early on the second day by dismissing the two. &nbsp;Keeper-batter Matthew Hay and Dean Foxcroft added 43 for the sixth wicket before Akash Deep removed Hay to pick up his first wicket on his return to the A side for this shadow tour. Kamboj picked his third for the innings by removing Simon Keene for four before Sundar accounted for Foxcroft, who completed a crucial fifty for 51 off 79 balls.&nbsp; &nbsp;A game-changing 42 off 67 balls by Kristian Clarke kept New Zealand A’s nose in front, only for Akash Deep to dismiss him for his second of this game so far.<h3>IND A Openers fail in 2nd Innings</h3>After scoring 17 in the first innings, Indian Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal departed for just five off nine balls in the second innings. Undone by extra bounce from Keene, Jaiswal tried to duck it, only for the ball to hit his bat and fly to the keeper.&nbsp; &nbsp;KL Rahul, his opening partner, also departed on a single-digit score, as Sheat bowled him for four, leaving India reeling at 10 for two in the second innings at one stage.&nbsp;

Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi took 3 wickets each as NZ A were bowled out for 317. India A end Day 2 at 10/2 after Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul fall early.

India A bowlers toiled hard for returns on day two of the ongoing 1st Unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln, with seamers Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi picking up three wickets each. Akash Deep chipped in with two wickets, while Mukesh Choudhary and Washington Sundar took one apiece as India A dismissed the hosts for 317 in their first innings. New Zealand took a lead of 204 runs in this first of three four-day games. The visitors were dismissed for 113 in the first innings. Also read| 'Every individual a match winner': Iyer hails team after India’s 2nd T20I win Resuming play at 135 for three, New Zealand A lost two quick wickets inside the first hour, with opener Curtis Heaphy (44) and Matthew Boyle (17) returning to the pavilion. CSK quick Kamboj starred with the ball early on the second day by dismissing the two. Keeper-batter Matthew Hay and Dean Foxcroft added 43 for the sixth wicket before Akash Deep removed Hay to pick up his first wicket on his return to the A side for this shadow tour. Kamboj picked his third for the innings by removing Simon Keene for four before Sundar accounted for Foxcroft, who completed a crucial fifty for 51 off 79 balls. A game-changing 42 off 67 balls by Kristian Clarke kept New Zealand A’s nose in front, only for Akash Deep to dismiss him for his second of this game so far. IND A Openers fail in 2nd Innings After scoring 17 in the first innings, Indian Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal departed for just five off nine balls in the second innings. Undone by extra bounce from Keene, Jaiswal tried to duck it, only for the ball to hit his bat and fly to the keeper. KL Rahul, his opening partner, also departed on a single-digit score, as Sheat bowled him for four, leaving India reeling at 10 for two in the second innings at one stage.

Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi took 3 wickets each as NZ A were bowled out for 317. India A end Day 2 at 10/2 after Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul fall early.

Nabi and Kamboj share 6 wickets to bowl out NZ A for 317; Jaiswal, Rahul flop in 2nd Innings

India skipper Shubman Gill has identified pacers Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi as the bowlers who will be part of the ODI mix ahead of the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup. The statement comes after Gill admitted that there is no time to experiment for India following the team's five-wicket loss against the West Indies on Saturday (Oct. 3) in the third ODI of the three-match series. India, however, won the series 2-1, but the bowlers took a beating in all three matches. Nabi conceded 84/0 in 8.5 overs in the second ODI, and Kamboj went for 82/0 in 9 overs in the third ODI, both on debut.<h2>Gill earmarks Kamboj and Nabi for India's upcoming ODIs ahead of World Cup 2027</h2>India is dealing with an injury to star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who offers balance to the team. Harshit Rana was first identified as the bowler who could replace Pandya and bat a bit as well, but he is injured as well. Gill's logic for backing Kamboj and Nabi is to find someone who can bowl and bat at number eight.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/skipper-iyer-reveals-what-changed-momentum-in-india-s-favour-vs-pakistan-in-asian-games-2026-final-1791170904470">Skipper Iyer reveals what changed momentum in India's favour vs Pakistan in Asian Games 2026 final</a>"Anshul and Auqib are the kind of players who are going to be in the mix a lot. (With Prasidh injured) we had an opportunity to experiment with another player with the series being in the bag. So, we wanted to take that opportunity. And Anshul is someone who can bat at number 8. And that number is very crucial for us. We don’t know who will be fit at the World Cup. And if we want someone who can bowl and can bat a bit at number 8, Anshul and even Auqib can do the job," the skipper said at the press conference post the third ODI against the West Indies."They would have liked to have done a much better job. But it’s a little bit harsh on them. It’s not easy to come and be able to deliver straight away. In international cricket, sometimes you require a bit of time. Very few players just come in and start delivering for the team. I hope that they learn from their mistakes, from the opportunities that they get," Gill added.<h2>When is the next ODI series for India?</h2>India next play ODIs against New Zealand when it travels for a full-fledged tour comprising five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Tests. The tour begins with a T20I series on October 22 in Christchurch. The ODI series starts on November 4 in Auckland, and the Test series starts on November 19 in Wellington.

Following a 2-1 series win over the West Indies, Indian captain Shubman Gill backed debuting pacers Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi as potential number eight options ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

India skipper Shubman Gill has identified pacers Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi as the bowlers who will be part of the ODI mix ahead of the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup. The statement comes after Gill admitted that there is no time to experiment for India following the team's five-wicket loss against the West Indies on Saturday (Oct. 3) in the third ODI of the three-match series. India, however, won the series 2-1, but the bowlers took a beating in all three matches. Nabi conceded 84/0 in 8.5 overs in the second ODI, and Kamboj went for 82/0 in 9 overs in the third ODI, both on debut. Gill earmarks Kamboj and Nabi for India's upcoming ODIs ahead of World Cup 2027 India is dealing with an injury to star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who offers balance to the team. Harshit Rana was first identified as the bowler who could replace Pandya and bat a bit as well, but he is injured as well. Gill's logic for backing Kamboj and Nabi is to find someone who can bowl and bat at number eight. Also Read - Skipper Iyer reveals what changed momentum in India's favour vs Pakistan in Asian Games 2026 final "Anshul and Auqib are the kind of players who are going to be in the mix a lot. (With Prasidh injured) we had an opportunity to experiment with another player with the series being in the bag. So, we wanted to take that opportunity. And Anshul is someone who can bat at number 8. And that number is very crucial for us. We don’t know who will be fit at the World Cup. And if we want someone who can bowl and can bat a bit at number 8, Anshul and even Auqib can do the job," the skipper said at the press conference post the third ODI against the West Indies. "They would have liked to have done a much better job. But it’s a little bit harsh on them. It’s not easy to come and be able to deliver straight away. In international cricket, sometimes you require a bit of time. Very few players just come in and start delivering for the team. I hope that they learn from their mistakes, from the opportunities that they get," Gill added. When is the next ODI series for India? India next play ODIs against New Zealand when it travels for a full-fledged tour comprising five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Tests. The tour begins with a T20I series on October 22 in Christchurch. The ODI series starts on November 4 in Auckland, and the Test series starts on November 19 in Wellington.

Following a 2-1 series win over the West Indies, Indian captain Shubman Gill backed debuting pacers Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi as potential number eight options ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Wicketless on debut but India skipper Gill backs pacers Kamboj, Nabi for India ODIs ahead of World Cup 2027

No signs of Hardik Pandya yet, as BCCI’s selection committee named Jammu &amp; Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi in India’s ODI squad for the three-match series against the West Indies. While Nabi and all-rounder Naman Dhir earned their maiden One-Day call-ups, ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah misses out, as he is part of the Asian Games squad. Bumrah, however, is also absent from the T20I squad, with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna to lead the pace attack in his absence.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 News 🚨<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> ODI &amp; T20I squads announced for West Indies tour of India 2026, along with updated squad for Japan T20I &amp; Asian Games. More Details ▶️<a href="https://t.co/Lxx3Bz8Q14">https://t.co/Lxx3Bz8Q14</a> <a href="https://t.co/Y9RGlQ09XK">pic.twitter.com/Y9RGlQ09XK</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://x.com/BCCI/status/2100239440493052226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In the batting department, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja have been picked, with the talismanic pair of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also included in the ODI squad. Shubman Gill will lead the team, with KL Rahul playing as his deputy. Dhruv Jurel is named as the second keeper-batter, with all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy also making his comeback to the 50-over team.&nbsp;Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has also found a place in the ODI team, with Ishan Kishan absent due to Asian Games commitments.<h3>India’s ODI squad for the West Indies Series –</h3>Shubman Gill [C], Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul [VC], Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir<h3>Mayank Yadav Returns to T20I Squad</h3>Ace pacer Mayank Yadav has been recalled to the 15-man T20I squad for the five-match T20I series against the West Indies. Arshdeep Singh and Prince Yadav will accompany him in the pace attack.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-afg-3rd-t20i-preview-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-predicted-xi-1789568918894">IND vs AFG 3rd T20I: Focus on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as India look to test bench strength</a>&nbsp;India picked several all-rounders for the T20Is, including Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube and Reddy, with Ravi Bishnoi and Kuldeep Yadav picked as specialist spinners.&nbsp;India’s T20I batting remains consistent, with Shreyas Iyer leading the side, and Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson and Kishan among the top-order players. Tilak Varma also retains his place as the T20I mainstay.<h3>India’s T20I squad for the West Indies Series –</h3>Shreyas Iyer [C], Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan [WK], Sanju Samson [WK], Tilak Varma [VC], Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Mayank Yadav<h3>Series Schedule</h3>While India and the West Indies will play the three One-Dayers in Trivandrum (Sep 27), Guwahati (Sep 30) and New Chandigarh (Oct 3), the two teams will face off in five T20I matches in Lucknow (Oct 6), Ranchi (Oct 9), Indore (Oct 11), Hyderabad (Oct 14) and Bengaluru (Oct 17).

BCCI announces India's ODI & T20I squads for the West Indies series. Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir earn maiden ODI call-ups, while Mayank Yadav returns for T20Is.

No signs of Hardik Pandya yet, as BCCI’s selection committee named Jammu & Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi in India’s ODI squad for the three-match series against the West Indies. While Nabi and all-rounder Naman Dhir earned their maiden One-Day call-ups, ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah misses out, as he is part of the Asian Games squad. Bumrah, however, is also absent from the T20I squad, with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna to lead the pace attack in his absence.

BCCI announces India's ODI &amp; T20I squads for the West Indies series. Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir earn maiden ODI call-ups, while Mayank Yadav returns for T20Is.

No Pandya as Auqib Nabi earns maiden ODI call-up; Mayank returns for WI T20Is| check full squads

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi has impressed with his consistent wicket-taking performances in domestic cricket over the past few years and earned an India call-up as Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement after the star pacer was ruled out of the Sri Lanka series due to injury. The 29-year-old spoke about his surprise selection in a video released by the BCCI with Saransh Jain.&nbsp;“I was at the airport. We had to go for a camp at CoE. I was about to board a flight to Bangalore. So, I got a call asking where I was. I told him that I was going to Bangalore; I was at the airport. He told me that you don’t have to go there, you have to come to Sri Lanka. You have been selected. At first, I couldn’t believe it. It was unexpected because the squad was already announced. I was like, I will work hard in the camp at CoE,” Nabi said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/commonwealth-fencing-championships-2026-india-clinch-maiden-overall-title-1786633880365">Commonwealth Fencing Championships 2026: India clinch maiden overall title</a>&nbsp;The 29-year-old further admitted that he had expected an India call-up at some point, given his strong domestic record.&nbsp;“Yes, I had expectations. But as a cricketer, you have to have the mindset that your job is to perform. I did think that I would get a call-up sooner or later. If you have been doing well for years, you have to get the fruits of your hard work. I used to bowl with the same mindset; my job is to take wickets and perform, and leave the rest to the Almighty. Now that my name has come up, I am very happy, and my family is also happy. There can’t be a bigger moment for me than this,” Nabi said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-coach-morne-morkel-backs-kl-rahul-to-play-key-role-against-sri-lanka-1786627125746">IND vs SL: Coach Morne Morkel backs KL Rahul to play key role against Sri Lanka</a>&nbsp;Nabi also got a chance to play in India’s warm-up game last week. He said sharing the dressing room and training alongside players he had watched on television was a special experience.&nbsp;“The atmosphere was great. Sharing the dressing room with the people we see on TV, sharing the nets, was a big deal for me,” he added.

After years of waiting for an India call-up, Auqib Nabi received the news unexpectedly when a selector called him at the airport while he was heading to the CoE after being left out of the original Sri Lanka squad.

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi has impressed with his consistent wicket-taking performances in domestic cricket over the past few years and earned an India call-up as Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement after the star pacer was ruled out of the Sri Lanka series due to injury. The 29-year-old spoke about his surprise selection in a video released by the BCCI with Saransh Jain. “I was at the airport. We had to go for a camp at CoE. I was about to board a flight to Bangalore. So, I got a call asking where I was. I told him that I was going to Bangalore; I was at the airport. He told me that you don’t have to go there, you have to come to Sri Lanka. You have been selected. At first, I couldn’t believe it. It was unexpected because the squad was already announced. I was like, I will work hard in the camp at CoE,” Nabi said. Also Read - Commonwealth Fencing Championships 2026: India clinch maiden overall title The 29-year-old further admitted that he had expected an India call-up at some point, given his strong domestic record. “Yes, I had expectations. But as a cricketer, you have to have the mindset that your job is to perform. I did think that I would get a call-up sooner or later. If you have been doing well for years, you have to get the fruits of your hard work. I used to bowl with the same mindset; my job is to take wickets and perform, and leave the rest to the Almighty. Now that my name has come up, I am very happy, and my family is also happy. There can’t be a bigger moment for me than this,” Nabi said. Also Read - IND vs SL: Coach Morne Morkel backs KL Rahul to play key role against Sri Lanka Nabi also got a chance to play in India’s warm-up game last week. He said sharing the dressing room and training alongside players he had watched on television was a special experience. “The atmosphere was great. Sharing the dressing room with the people we see on TV, sharing the nets, was a big deal for me,” he added.

After years of waiting for an India call-up, Auqib Nabi received the news unexpectedly when a selector called him at the airport while he was heading to the CoE after being left out of the original Sri Lanka squad.

‘I couldn’t believe it’: Auqib Nabi opens up on India call-up

It was a historic day in Indian cricket on Saturday (Feb 28) as Jammu &amp; Kashmir won their maiden Ranji Trophy. Titled as the biggest underdog story in Indian cricket, J&amp;K ended a 67-year hiatus to clinch their maiden Ranji Trophy. Embroiled in battles on the border for years, J&amp;K’s win comes as a historic moment, not just for the region but for the entire nation. In a final attended by J&amp;K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, J&amp;K clinched the trophy after winning on first innings lead as the summit clash ended in a draw against Karnataka while playing at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground in Hubli.<h2>Nabi reflects on historic win</h2>After the win, Auqib Nabi reflected on the win, terming the achievement as “unbelievable” and expressing joy. He was one of the main architects of the win, having scalped 60 wickets throughout the season and led his team to the title.&nbsp;"It was unbelievable. We have won the trophy for the first time. When I started playing for the team, I dreamed of winning this tournament. We were trying since a long time, we struggled a lot. Finally we have won the tournament," said Nabi after J&amp;K’s historic win.&nbsp;"My plan is simple in every match. I try to give my best. Whenever the team requires, I put the hard yards. Every match is a must-win in the knockouts. I give my 100% any way I can.""I stick to my process, I don't look at who is batting. I want to bowl in good areas and get the batters out, we win the game by taking wickets," said Nabi.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>J&amp;K’s historic win</h2>The foundation of this historic triumph was laid in the first two days when J&amp;K's batters showed relentless discipline. Led by a masterful 121 from Shubham Pundir and contributions from Yawer Hassan (88 runs), captain Paras Dogra (70 runs), Abdul Samad (61 runs), Kanhaiya Wadhawan (70 runs) and Sahil Lotra (72 runs), J&amp;K amassed a massive first-innings total of 584 runs.&nbsp;Despite J-K's dominance, pacer Prasidh Krishna claimed figures of 5/98 in 34.1 overs, standing out as the lone bowler who impressed for Karnataka.&nbsp;Karnataka, despite boasting a lineup of international stars including KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, and Karun Nair, crumbled under the pressure of the scoreboard. Only Mayank Agarwal offered significant resistance with a valiant 160, but his effort was lonely. Karnataka were bowled out for 293, conceding a massive 291-run lead to Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;The star of the show with the ball was J-K's Auqib Nabi, whose clinical 5/54 in 23 overs decimated the Karnataka middle order and effectively sealed the fate of the match by Day 4.&nbsp;Batting again, J-K were powered by an unbeaten 160 by Qamran Iqbal and 101 not out by Sahil Lotra, as Paras Dogra declared the innings on 342/4 on Day 5, with J-K leading by 633 runs, as the entire squad stormed into the field in celebration.&nbsp;Shubham Pundir won the Player of the Match award for his hundred in the first innings, as Auqib Nabi was awarded the Player of the Series award for his 55 wickets in eight matches in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season.&nbsp;The significance of this win cannot be overstated as J&amp;K entered the season as underdogs but reached the final by defeating former champions like Delhi, Rajasthan and Bengal.

In a final attended by J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, J&K clinched the trophy after winning on first innings lead as the summit clash ended in a draw against Karnataka while playing at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground in Hubli.

It was a historic day in Indian cricket on Saturday (Feb 28) as Jammu & Kashmir won their maiden Ranji Trophy. Titled as the biggest underdog story in Indian cricket, J&K ended a 67-year hiatus to clinch their maiden Ranji Trophy. Embroiled in battles on the border for years, J&K’s win comes as a historic moment, not just for the region but for the entire nation. In a final attended by J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, J&K clinched the trophy after winning on first innings lead as the summit clash ended in a draw against Karnataka while playing at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground in Hubli. Nabi reflects on historic win After the win, Auqib Nabi reflected on the win, terming the achievement as “unbelievable” and expressing joy. He was one of the main architects of the win, having scalped 60 wickets throughout the season and led his team to the title. "It was unbelievable. We have won the trophy for the first time. When I started playing for the team, I dreamed of winning this tournament. We were trying since a long time, we struggled a lot. Finally we have won the tournament," said Nabi after J&K’s historic win. "My plan is simple in every match. I try to give my best. Whenever the team requires, I put the hard yards. Every match is a must-win in the knockouts. I give my 100% any way I can." "I stick to my process, I don't look at who is batting. I want to bowl in good areas and get the batters out, we win the game by taking wickets," said Nabi. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli J&K’s historic win The foundation of this historic triumph was laid in the first two days when J&K's batters showed relentless discipline. Led by a masterful 121 from Shubham Pundir and contributions from Yawer Hassan (88 runs), captain Paras Dogra (70 runs), Abdul Samad (61 runs), Kanhaiya Wadhawan (70 runs) and Sahil Lotra (72 runs), J&K amassed a massive first-innings total of 584 runs. Despite J-K's dominance, pacer Prasidh Krishna claimed figures of 5/98 in 34.1 overs, standing out as the lone bowler who impressed for Karnataka. Karnataka, despite boasting a lineup of international stars including KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, and Karun Nair, crumbled under the pressure of the scoreboard. Only Mayank Agarwal offered significant resistance with a valiant 160, but his effort was lonely. Karnataka were bowled out for 293, conceding a massive 291-run lead to Jammu and Kashmir. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds The star of the show with the ball was J-K's Auqib Nabi, whose clinical 5/54 in 23 overs decimated the Karnataka middle order and effectively sealed the fate of the match by Day 4. Batting again, J-K were powered by an unbeaten 160 by Qamran Iqbal and 101 not out by Sahil Lotra, as Paras Dogra declared the innings on 342/4 on Day 5, with J-K leading by 633 runs, as the entire squad stormed into the field in celebration. Shubham Pundir won the Player of the Match award for his hundred in the first innings, as Auqib Nabi was awarded the Player of the Series award for his 55 wickets in eight matches in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season. The significance of this win cannot be overstated as J&K entered the season as underdogs but reached the final by defeating former champions like Delhi, Rajasthan and Bengal.

In a final attended by J&amp;K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, J&amp;K clinched the trophy after winning on first innings lead as the summit clash ended in a draw against Karnataka while playing at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground in Hubli.

Auqib Nabi reflects on historic Ranji Trophy success, says 'it was unbelievable'

Jammu &amp; Kashmir moved closer to their maiden Ranji Trophy title after bowling out Karnataka for 293 in the first innings and taking a commanding 291-run lead. The hero with the ball was Auqib Nabi Dar, as he took five wickets for 54 runs in 23 overs and led his team’s attack in the final. The fast bowler has now taken 60 wickets this season and many people believe he deserves a chance to play for India.&nbsp;Former India captain Sourav Ganguly also praised him and applauded his team (Jammu &amp; Kashmir) for their effort and said Nabi should be picked for India’s white-ball tour of England in July. He wrote on X that tough conditions create strong people and that England would be a good place for Nabi to begin his international career.&nbsp;&nbsp;“J&amp;K has shown the world what effort and intent can do ..They have made that region so proud of them .. tuff environment makes tuff people. Aqib nabi on his way to national colours .. england is the place to start in the summer,” Ganguly wrote on X on Friday.&nbsp;Also Read -<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-man-city-real-madrid-to-square-off-in-r16-psg-face-chelsea-in-high-voltage-clash-1772191153846"> Champions League: Man City-Real Madrid to square off in R16, PSG face Chelsea in high-voltage clash</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">J&amp;K has shown the world what effort and intent can do ..They have made that region so proud of them .. tuff environment makes tuff people. Aqib nabi on his way to national colours .. england is the place to start in the summer <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bcci</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/imAagarkar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imAagarkar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/lonsaikia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lonsaikia</a>&mdash; Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) <a href="https://twitter.com/SGanguly99/status/2027265849682456632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

India will travel to England in July to play five T20 matches and three ODI matches. The ODI series will also see the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who last played for India in January.&nbsp;Nabi will also play for Delhi Capitals in the upcoming Indian Premier League season, as he was bought at the auction in December, last year, for INR 8.40 crore. The team is owned by the GMR Group and the JSW Group, with Ganguly linked to the JSW ownership.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/inside-the-aerodynamic-secrets-of-an-f1-car-red-bull-s-oscar-cooper-explains-1772182701027">Inside the aerodynamic secrets of an F1 car: Red Bull’s Oscar Cooper explains</a>&nbsp;Earlier this year, Ganguly began his first coaching role with Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 tournament and his team finished second after losing the final to Sunrisers Eastern Cape by six wickets.&nbsp;At Delhi Capitals, Nabi will share the dressing room with top fast bowlers like Mitchell Starc, Lungisani Ngidi and T. Natarajan. This will give him a great chance to learn from one of the best fast bowlers in modern cricket.

India will travel to England in July to play five T20 matches and three ODI matches. The ODI series will also see the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who last played for India in January.

Jammu & Kashmir moved closer to their maiden Ranji Trophy title after bowling out Karnataka for 293 in the first innings and taking a commanding 291-run lead. The hero with the ball was Auqib Nabi Dar, as he took five wickets for 54 runs in 23 overs and led his team’s attack in the final. The fast bowler has now taken 60 wickets this season and many people believe he deserves a chance to play for India. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly also praised him and applauded his team (Jammu & Kashmir) for their effort and said Nabi should be picked for India’s white-ball tour of England in July. He wrote on X that tough conditions create strong people and that England would be a good place for Nabi to begin his international career. “J&K has shown the world what effort and intent can do ..They have made that region so proud of them .. tuff environment makes tuff people. Aqib nabi on his way to national colours .. england is the place to start in the summer,” Ganguly wrote on X on Friday. Also Read - Champions League: Man City-Real Madrid to square off in R16, PSG face Chelsea in high-voltage clash

India will travel to England in July to play five T20 matches and three ODI matches. The ODI series will also see the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who last played for India in January.

'Made the entire region proud': Sourav Ganguly urges selectors to consider J&K’s Auqib Nabi for India call-up

It was a historic day for Jammu and Kashmir cricket on Tuesday (Dec 16), when Delhi Capitals signed pacer Auqib Dar for Rs 8.40 crore at the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) auctions. The IPL 2026 auctions held in Abu Dhabi saw the pacer finally end his wait for a place in the biggest franchise cricket league in the world where he will don the colours of Delhi Capitals. However, it was Auqib's hometown Baramulla that was in the headlines as they celebrated and rejoiced the moment.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Absolute scenes from Auqib&#39;s hometown 🥹💙 Can&#39;t wait to be a part of his incredible journey 👏 <a href="https://t.co/E2F1SepAJf">pic.twitter.com/E2F1SepAJf</a>&mdash; Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiCapitals/status/2001003386016309345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Baramulla celebrates Nabi’s achievement</h2>Having started with a base price of Rs 30 lakh, Delhi Capitals faced stern competition to acquire services of Auqib. Having spent Rs 8.40 crore, the player was sold for 28 times his base price sending celebratory waves in Baramulla and the rest of Jammu and Kashmir. Auqib's family was seen celebrating on musical themes while sweats were also distributed in his locality.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;The 29-year-old from Jammu and Kashmir has been in impressive form in the domestic circuit, recently picking up 15 wickets in seven matches at an economy rate under eight in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a><h2>Who else did Delhi Capitals add?</h2>During the IPL 2026 auctions, the franchise also added proven international quality to its roster, bringing in seasoned campaigner David Miller, England’s Ben Duckett and Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka to strengthen both depth and experience.&nbsp;Delhi Capitals began the day by securing seasoned South African middle-order batter David Miller for Rs 2 crore, making him the first player sold at the auction. The 36-year-old left-hander brings vast IPL experience, having featured in 141 matches and scored 3,077 runs, including 13 half-centuries and a century.

Jammu and Kashmir's Auqib Dar has been in impressive form in the domestic circuit, recently picking up 15 wickets in seven matches at an economy rate under eight in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

It was a historic day for Jammu and Kashmir cricket on Tuesday (Dec 16), when Delhi Capitals signed pacer Auqib Dar for Rs 8.40 crore at the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) auctions. The IPL 2026 auctions held in Abu Dhabi saw the pacer finally end his wait for a place in the biggest franchise cricket league in the world where he will don the colours of Delhi Capitals. However, it was Auqib's hometown Baramulla that was in the headlines as they celebrated and rejoiced the moment.

Jammu and Kashmir's Auqib Dar has been in impressive form in the domestic circuit, recently picking up 15 wickets in seven matches at an economy rate under eight in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Watch: Baramulla celebrates as Delhi Capitals spend big on Auqib Dar in IPL 2026 auction

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi is quietly building a name for himself in Indian domestic cricket. The 27-year-old fast bowler has become one of the most consistent performers in the Ranji Trophy, thanks to his ability to swing the ball both ways and maintain impressive accuracy. In the ongoing season, Nabi grabbed the spotlight once again during J&amp;K’s match against Delhi at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Bowling on a surface that looked flat and slow, he produced a brilliant spell to take five wickets for just 35 runs, helping J&amp;K bowl out Delhi for 211 on day 1 (Nov 9).&nbsp;His wickets included key batters like Anuj Rawat and Hrithik Shokeen, as Nabi showcased his trademark control and movement through the air. What stood out was how effortlessly he switched between outswing and inswing deliveries. At one point, he beat the outside edge with one ball and then brought the next one sharply back in, trapping the batter in front. It’s this skill set that has made Nabi a crucial player for Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;Also read | ‘<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wasnt-sure-australia-would-jemimah-rodrigues-funny-wbbl-remark-goes-viral-1762681019559">Hope they let me in’: Jemimah Rodrigues’ hilarious remark in WBBL goes viral</a>&nbsp;Last season, he took 44 wickets and played a significant role in Jammu and Kashmir reaching the quarterfinals. His performances earned him a call-up to the North Zone team for the Duleep Trophy, where he continued to impress with a hat-trick and a five-wicket haul against East Zone.So far this season, he already has 24 wickets in just four matches. Since the start of last year, Nabi has taken 75 wickets in the Ranji Trophy, the highest among fast bowlers in the competition during this period. Despite his record, the pacer is yet to break into the India ‘A’ setup or bag an IPL contract.&nbsp;Nabi’s pace ranges around 125–135 kmph, which may not be express, but he makes up for it with swing, precision, and intelligence. &nbsp;Born in Baramulla, Auqib Nabi is a prime example of how hard work and patience can pay off. If he continues to perform like this, it’s only a matter of time before selectors take notice of his remarkable rise.

Since the start of last year, Nabi has taken 75 wickets in the Ranji Trophy, the highest among fast bowlers in the competition during this period. Despite his record, the pacer is yet to break into the India ‘A’ setup or bag an IPL contract.

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi is quietly building a name for himself in Indian domestic cricket. The 27-year-old fast bowler has become one of the most consistent performers in the Ranji Trophy, thanks to his ability to swing the ball both ways and maintain impressive accuracy. In the ongoing season, Nabi grabbed the spotlight once again during J&K’s match against Delhi at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Bowling on a surface that looked flat and slow, he produced a brilliant spell to take five wickets for just 35 runs, helping J&K bowl out Delhi for 211 on day 1 (Nov 9). His wickets included key batters like Anuj Rawat and Hrithik Shokeen, as Nabi showcased his trademark control and movement through the air. What stood out was how effortlessly he switched between outswing and inswing deliveries. At one point, he beat the outside edge with one ball and then brought the next one sharply back in, trapping the batter in front. It’s this skill set that has made Nabi a crucial player for Jammu and Kashmir. Also read | ‘Hope they let me in’: Jemimah Rodrigues’ hilarious remark in WBBL goes viral Last season, he took 44 wickets and played a significant role in Jammu and Kashmir reaching the quarterfinals. His performances earned him a call-up to the North Zone team for the Duleep Trophy, where he continued to impress with a hat-trick and a five-wicket haul against East Zone. So far this season, he already has 24 wickets in just four matches. Since the start of last year, Nabi has taken 75 wickets in the Ranji Trophy, the highest among fast bowlers in the competition during this period. Despite his record, the pacer is yet to break into the India ‘A’ setup or bag an IPL contract. Nabi’s pace ranges around 125–135 kmph, which may not be express, but he makes up for it with swing, precision, and intelligence. Born in Baramulla, Auqib Nabi is a prime example of how hard work and patience can pay off. If he continues to perform like this, it’s only a matter of time before selectors take notice of his remarkable rise.

Since the start of last year, Nabi has taken 75 wickets in the Ranji Trophy, the highest among fast bowlers in the competition during this period. Despite his record, the pacer is yet to break into the India ‘A’ setup or bag an IPL contract.

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