Jammu's Auqib Nabi Joins Indian Test Squad for Afghanistan

Jammu & Kashmir's bowling whiz, Auqib Nabi, is joining the Indian Test squad to face Afghanistan! This 29-year-old has been a wicket-taking machine in the Ranji Trophy, snagging 104 wickets in two seasons. Fans were initially disappointed he wasn't picked, but now he's ready to strut his stuff and show everyone why he deserves the spotlight!

Quick rundown

1.Auqib Nabi is the 'Baramullah Express' speeding into the Test squad.

2.He took 104 wickets in 18 Ranji matches—talk about a wicket machine!

3.Nabi's record-breaking season made him the Player of the Tournament.

4.Fans were initially miffed about his squad omission—now they cheer!

5.This is Nabi's chance to show he’s not just a Ranji star but a Test contender!

Aakash Chopra Questions Selectors Over Nabi's Test Squad Omission
Aakash Chopra Questions Selectors Over Nabi's Test Squad Omission
Yo, Aakash Chopra's sittin' back, wonderin' what the selectors be thinkin'. They left out Auqib Nabi, the top wicket-taker in the Ranji, who helped Jammu & Kashmir snag their first title. Instead, they rollin' with Gurnoor Brar, who got 52 wickets but ain't got Nabi's fire. With Nabi's 60 wickets at a sweet average of 12.56, heads are scratchin' while he’s chillin' with the Delhi Capitals, tryin' to find his groove this IPL season.
08:40 am on Wednesday, 20 May, 2026
Irfan Pathan Calls Out Selectors for Snubbing Auqib Nabi
Irfan Pathan Calls Out Selectors for Snubbing Auqib Nabi
Irfan Pathan is calling out the selectors for snubbing pacer Auqib Nabi from the squad against Afghanistan. He believes they might be worried about his speed, but come on, Nabi was the Ranji Trophy's top wicket-taker! Irfan insists that ignoring domestic performances could hurt the team. Meanwhile, Gurnoor Brar gets the green light for his bounce. Let’s see how this unfolds!
07:05 am on Wednesday, 20 May, 2026
Aakash Chopra Questions Selectors on Nabi's Test Exclusion
Aakash Chopra Questions Selectors on Nabi's Test Exclusion
So, Aakash Chopra's all like, 'Hey, selectors, what’s the deal with Auqib Nabi? Why’s he missing out on the Afghanistan Test?' Meanwhile, Gurnoor Brar’s in, and he’s got the stats to back it up! But is it because Nabi’s not bouncy enough? Oh, and guess what? Prince Yadav’s got his big break in the ODI squad! Go, Prince, go!
07:45 am on Wednesday, 20 May, 2026
Wasim Jaffer Ka Drama: Auqib Nabi Aur CSK Ki Umeed
Wasim Jaffer Ka Drama: Auqib Nabi Aur CSK Ki Umeed
Arre bhai, kya baat hai! Wasim Jaffer bolta hai, Auqib Nabi ko nahi bulaya? Yeh 29 saal ka chhokra Ranji Trophy mein sabse aage raha, lekin selectors ne Gurnoor ko le liya! Jaffer bhai keh rahe hain, "Bhai, Auqib ko toh overseas le jao, yahan toh wo fast nahi hai!" Aur ab CSK ki baat karte hain, GT se jeetne ki umeed hai, warna playoffs ka kya hoga? Babu bhai ka kya hoga!
08:40 am on Thursday, 21 May, 2026
Irfan Pathan's Bowling Picks for India vs Afghanistan Test
Irfan Pathan's Bowling Picks for India vs Afghanistan Test
Hey, hey! Irfan Pathan, our favorite cricketer-turned-commentator, is shaking things up for the Indian bowling lineup against Afghanistan! The match kicks off on June 6 in New Chandigarh, and Irfan's saying, 'Forget Kuldeep, bring on Harsh Dubey and Washington Sundar!' He's banking on the young guns to bring the fun and flexibility to the pitch. How you doin'?
06:55 am on Tuesday, 2 June, 2026

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