By Afiur
August 03, 2026
Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the Sri Lanka Test series after failing his final fitness assessment due to persistent left knee discomfort.
Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi earns his first senior India Test call-up as Bumrah's replacement for the two-match series.
Nabi impressed in recent Ranji Trophy seasons, claiming over 100 wickets across two campaigns to force his way into national selection.
Auqib Nabi becomes the first cricketer from Jammu & Kashmir to be named in India's senior Test squad, creating history.
India begin the two-Test series in Galle on August 15, with Nabi hoping to make his long-awaited Test debut.