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Auqib Nabi Replaces Injured Jasprit Bumrah for Sri Lanka Test Series
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THE BRIEF
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Fast bowler Auqib Nabi earned his maiden India Test call-up as a replacement for Jasprit Bumrah, who was ruled out due to a persistent left knee injury sustained against England.
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Nabi, 29, secured his spot after taking 104 wickets over two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 wickets during Jammu and Kashmir's maiden title-winning campaign in 2025-26.
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The two-Test series against Sri Lanka will be led by captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain KL Rahul, with the squad featuring Nabi alongside established players like Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj.