Breaking! Auqib Nabi Joins India Test Squad Against Afghanistan

The Afghanistan tour of India 2026 is all set to begin on June 6, 2026, with a one-off test match in New Chandigarh, followed by 3 ODIs to be played. As this tour begins in less than a week after the IPL is over, there are many new faces seen in the Indian squad to manage the workload of several key players.

Many new faces could be seen in the Indian squad, like Gurnoor Brar, Manav Suthar, Prince Yadav, and others. While there was another Indian fast bowler, Auqib Nabi, who was expected to be included in the squad but didn't find a place. However, news came in about Auqib Nabi India selection.

Auqib Nabi India Call Up For Afghanistan Series

Ahead of the Indian squad selection for the Afghanistan series, the name of Auqib Nabi surfaced online, as there were high chances that he might get a maiden call for the senior team after his exceptional Ranji Trophy season, where he was the leading wicket-taker of the season by taking 60 wickets. However, he was not part of the Indian squad for the Afghanistan one-off test, but ahead of the match, Auqib Nabi India call up came in the form of a backup bowler, which allows to take a step closer to the dream of the Auqib Nabi India team.

The pacer from J&K has been included to gain first-hand experience of the Indian team environment, with an eye on potential inclusion in India’s upcoming tours. He was also a part of the Delhi Capitals in IPL, where his performance was quite decent. It is likely that the Indian selection committee is looking at Auqib Nabi for the long term, who could become one of the best bowlers in India.

Which Other Players Have Joined Indian Camp?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has been quite impactful in terms of providing a perfect platform to the young, budding cricketers. This edition of the IPL has given some young players to the Indian setup for practising in international cricket. Players like Shivang Kumar, Zeeshan Ansari, and several others have joined the Indian Test Team setup as net bowlers. Most of these bowlers are part of the BCCI's Targeted List after their exceptional performance in domestic cricket as well.