Aqib Nabi Joins Indian Test Squad as Jasprit Bumrah's Injury Forces Replacement Aqib Nabi has been called up to the Indian Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka following the injury absence of Jasprit Bumrah. The left-arm pacer, who hails from Jammu and Kashmir, will replace Bumrah in the pace attack, marking his debut in the Test team. This makes Nabi the third player from Jammu and Kashmir to represent India in Test cricket and the first to feature in the squad for a Test series. Bumrah’s inclusion in the squad was initially expected, but he has been ruled out due to a knee injury sustained during the recent Ranji Trophy season. The injury has prevented him from participating in the Test series against Sri Lanka, which is set to begin on August 15 in Galle. Nabi’s selection comes as a strategic move to bolster the pace department, which will also include Mohammed Shami, Prasidh Krishna, and Gurkeerat Singh Brar. Nabi, known for his pace of 130-135 km/h, has been a key player for Jammu and Kashmir in domestic cricket. Over the past few seasons, he has accumulated 104 wickets in the Ranji Trophy, with 60 of those coming in the last season alone. His contributions were instrumental in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ranji Trophy championship win, further solidifying his credentials for the national team. The decision to include Nabi follows the exclusion of several other players due to injuries. Nitish Rana, Harshith Rana, and Washington Sundar were left out of the squad due to fitness concerns. Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav’s return to the Test fold remains uncertain after he sustained a foot injury during a recent India A tour in Sri Lanka.#sri_lanka #jasprit_bumrah #jammu_and_kashmir #ranji_trophy #aqib_nabi
