The record
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- Jammu and Kashmir swing bowler Auqib Nabi has received his first-ever call-up to India's Test squad, selected for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka.
- The selection comes as a direct replacement for star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who has been ruled out due to injury.
- Nabi's inclusion marks a significant career milestone, elevating a regional talent from Jammu and Kashmir to the highest level of Indian cricket.
- The move underscores the national selectors' willingness to blood new bowling options when frontline resources are unavailable.
- Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see whether Nabi can translate his domestic form into Test-match impact against a Sri Lankan batting lineup.
- The series will also test the depth of India's pace attack in Bumrah's absence, a recurring theme in recent seasons.
What to watch next
- Nabi's Test debut performance against Sri Lanka
- Bumrah's injury recovery timeline
- India's pace bowling depth without frontline options
What changed2
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The Times of India[1]
From borrowing spikes to India call-up: Auqib Nabi replaces Bumrah in Test squadThe Times of India[2]
'No excuses if you want to play for India': The philosophy that shaped Auqib Nabi
Why it matters3
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- Auqib Nabi career milestone· immediate
- India Test squad roster change· immediate
- Jasprit Bumrah injury absence· weeks
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Named India · Sri Lanka · Baramulla · Bengal · Jasprit Bumrah · Karnataka · Madhya Pradesh · Auqib Nabi · BCCI · Delhi Capitals · Irfan Pathan · Jammu-Kashmir · Parvez Rasool
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