Auqib Nabi, a 29-year-old swing bowler from Jammu and Kashmir, has been named as the replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah in India’s Test squad for the two-match series in Sri Lanka, marking his maiden India call-up.
Jammu and Kashmir swing bowler Auqib Nabi earned his maiden India Test call-up as replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah, becoming the first J&K cricketer to play Test cricket if he debuts.
Aquib Nabi, a 29-year-old seamer from Jammu & Kashmir, earns his maiden India call-up for the Test series against Sri Lanka, replacing injured Jasprit Bumrah. Nabi's journey, marked by borrowing bowling spikes, long journeys for practice, and an obsession with mastering the inswing, has led to 104 wickets in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons.
India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is out of the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka due to a left knee injury. Uncapped fast bowler Auqib Nabi has been named as his replacement, marking his first senior call-up. The series begins August 15 in Galle.
Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi has received his maiden national call-up, replacing the injured Jasprit Bumrah for India's upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins August 15th in Galle. Several other key players are also sidelined due to various injuries.
The BCCI is set to assess the Indian cricket team's recurring injury issues, with feedback expected on head physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain. Captain Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir are reportedly displeased with frequent player breakdowns, impacting team selection ahead of a packed calendar.
The BCCI is set to assess the Indian cricket team's frequent injury concerns, with head physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain and the BCCI Centre of Excellence under scrutiny. Captain Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir are reportedly displeased, as player breakdowns force them to field less than full-strength squads.
Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi has earned his first call-up to the Indian team, replacing senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who is ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka due to a left knee injury. Nabi's selection follows strong performances in the Ranji Trophy and with India A.
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah will miss the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka starting August 15 due to persistent left knee discomfort, with the BCCI medical team advising full recovery. A replacement is expected, with Auqib Nabi as a front-runner.
Indian team management is delaying a decision on seamer Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the Sri Lanka Test series starting August 15, following a left knee "impact injury" and a prior knee issue that required an injection. He is undergoing conditioning at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
India's senior selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, is preparing to pick the squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, with uncertainty surrounding all-rounder Washington Sundar's hamstring injury. The team is expected to see the return of key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja.
India's senior men's cricket selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, will soon pick the squad for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka starting August 15. The selectors await clarity on all-rounder Washington Sundar's hamstring injury, which could impact his inclusion.
India lost the third ODI against England at Lord's, struggling with bowling in Jasprit Bumrah's absence due to injury. England's Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett built a record partnership, exposing India's inability to take wickets and control runs in the middle overs, raising concerns for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Jasprit Bumrah has been named in India's 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against England, marking his return after a period of rest and injury management. Shubman Gill will captain the side, with Virat Kohli also returning subject to fitness.
Mohammed Siraj, India's busiest fast bowler, has been withdrawn from T20I series for workload management. Despite diminishing white-ball roles, he's crucial in Tests, bowling 1,231 overs since Jan 2023.
Sanjay Manjrekar questions Jasprit Bumrah's selective availability for India, citing concerns over his commitment to national team duties amid workload management and recent rest for T20I tours of Ireland and England.
Sanjay Manjrekar questions Jasprit Bumrah's selective availability for India, citing concerns over his commitment to national team duties amid workload management and recent rest periods.
Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain for tours of Ireland and England, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Notably, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is included in both squads, while Jasprit Bumrah is omitted from T20I squads but included in the Asian Games team.
Mohammad Kaif strongly backs Shreyas Iyer as the ideal candidate for India's T20I captaincy, citing his leadership credentials, successful association with Gautam Gambhir, and proven record as both captain and batter in IPL.
The IPL 2026 season highlighted poor workload management as Indian cricketers like Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Riyan Parag played with injuries, sparking concerns over prioritization of fitness over performance.
Mumbai Indians, despite having a strong squad, finished 9th in IPL 2026 with only 4 wins, their longest title drought. Key factors included injuries, Jasprit Bumrah's form dip, poor powerplay and death bowling, Suryakumar Yadav's decline, Hardik Pandya's ineffective captaincy, and a failed auction strategy.
Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has backed Jasprit Bumrah to bounce back from a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign and win the Purple Cap next season, highlighting his crucial role in India's T20 World Cup win.
Jasprit Bumrah finished IPL 2026 with a T20 record average of 102.50 after taking only 4 wickets in 13 matches. Coach Mahela Jayawardene cited a niggle from the T20 World Cup affecting his pace and rhythm.
Jasprit Bumrah has been rested by Mumbai Indians for their final league-stage match against Rajasthan Royals. The team confirmed it's a workload management decision. Rajasthan Royals need a win to secure a playoff spot.
