Jammu and Kashmir’s Auqib Nabi Added to India’s ODI Squad for First Three Matches vs New Zealand
TL;DR
- Auqib Nabi joins India’s ODI squad for the first three games
- He replaces injured Prasidh Krishna
- Nabi is only the second cricketer from J&K to play for India
- He had a late start, debuting in 2025-26 Ranji Trophy
- India’s squad list for the series is updated
Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi has been added to India’s squad for the first three One Day Internationals against New Zealand. The BCCI announced the change on Saturday, moving Nabi from the final two matches to the opening trio of games. He will replace Prasidh Krishna, who is out with a hamstring injury. Nabi, 29, is only the second cricketer from J&K to play for India after Parvez Rasool. He made his debut in the second ODI against the West Indies in Guwahati and has taken 104 wickets in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 in the 2025‑26 campaign, helping Jammu and Kashmir win the tournament for the first time. The updated squad for the first three ODIs lists Nabi alongside Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Auqib Nabi.
Why It Matters
The inclusion of Auqib Nabi, a player from Jammu and Kashmir, highlights the growing diversity of Indian cricket talent and the expanding reach of the sport into regions previously underrepresented at the national level. It also underscores the BCCI’s willingness to adapt squads in response to injuries, ensuring competitive balance in international series. For readers in India, the story reflects the opportunities available to athletes from all parts of the country, while for those in the United States and Canada, it demonstrates the global nature of cricket and the pathways Indian diaspora communities can follow to reach elite levels.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 6:14:07 AM · Reported with: The Indian Express
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