Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi added to India's squad for first three New Zealand ODIs
The gist
India added right-arm pacer Auqib Nabi to its squad for the first three ODIs against New Zealand.
The call-up follows Prasidh Krishna's hamstring injury and gives Nabi an earlier chance.
How it unfolded
- Aug 9, 2026Nabi, 29, became the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to earn an India Test call-up, replacing Jasprit Bumrah in the squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka starting August 15.
- Sep 5, 2026He was set to play three County Championship games for Surrey, and went wicketless on day one of his County debut.
- Sep 30, 2026Nabi made his ODI debut against West Indies in Guwahati, bowling 0 for 84.