India's chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 final heavily depend on the upcoming 2-Test series against Sri Lanka, with a 2-0 loss potentially ending their hopes and boosting Sri Lanka's prospects.
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.
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.
Rishabh Pant trains with MS Dhoni in Ranchi as he prepares for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, while Dhoni's future in competitive cricket remains uncertain amid rumors of a mentorship role with Chennai Super Kings.
