Archive · 4 Aug 2026
Auqib Nabi Called Up to Replace Injured Bumrah for Sri Lanka Tests
Auqib Nabi is a fast bowler from Baramulla, India, who got his first chance to play for the national team.
He was chosen to replace Jasprit Bumrah, who is injured.
Nabi has taken many wickets in India’s domestic cricket, helping his team win a big tournament.
He also played for India A in Sri Lanka and did well.
The Test matches against Sri Lanka start on 15 August, and Nabi will be part of a squad that includes players like Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja.
Auqib Nabi, 29, from Baramulla, selected as Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement in India’s two‑match Test series against Sri Lanka.
Nabi’s 104 wickets in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 in 2025‑26, helped Jammu & Kashmir win their first title.
He previously toured Sri Lanka with India A, taking six wickets in two first‑class matches.
Bumrah is ruled out after a left‑knee injury sustained in the England ODI series.
The Test series starts 15 August in Galle, with Nabi joining a squad that includes Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja.
- Who
- Auqib Nabi, Jasprit Bumrah, BCCI
- What
- Nabi was named as Bumrah’s replacement in India’s Test squad for Sri Lanka
- When
- Announced Monday; series starts 15 August 2026
- Where
- India squad; series in Sri Lanka, Galle
- Why
- Bumrah ruled out due to left‑knee injury; Nabi’s domestic performance earned selection
- Player
- Auqib Nabi
- Age
- 29
- Role
- Fast bowler
- Previous wickets
- 104 in two Ranji Trophy seasons
- Series
- Sri Lanka Test series
- Replacement for
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Start date
- 15 August 2026
- BCCI
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
Sources
Auqib Nabi gets maiden India call-up, replaces Jasprit Bumrah in Test squad
Who is Auqib Nabi? Jammu & Kashmir pacer set to replace Jasprit Bumrah in India’s Test squad for Sri Lanka
'Nabi’s hard work has yielded the fruit he deserves': J&K cricket fraternity hails pacer’s maiden Test call-up
Auqib Nabi replaces Jasprit Bumrah in India Test squad after stellar Ranji season - Telegraph India
