Utter disgrace: Auqib Nabi’s omission from Afghanistan Test angers fans
Auqib Nabi’s omission from the Indian squad for the upcoming Test in Afghanistan has sparked outrage among cricket fans, with many questioning the selectors’ decision after Jammu and Kashmir’s excellent domestic season. India announced their squads for the one-off Test and the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan on May 19, with several new faces earning themselves, but Nabi could not make the cut despite his remarkable rise over the past year.
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Social media was flooded with reactions soon after the announcement as supporters pointed to Nabi’s Ranji Trophy heroics and consistent performances across formats. Many fans felt that the right-arm spinner had done enough to at least earn a first Test call-up, especially as India handled the workload of the senior bowlers ahead of a busy international calendar.
The selectors instead chose to rest established names like Jasprit Bumrah while handing over opportunities to up-and-comers like Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar. However, Nabi’s absence from the Test squad quickly became one of the biggest talking points after the announcement.
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Auqib Nabi’s Ranji Trophy heroics
Nabi’s omission was made all the more surprising given the season he enjoyed for Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy. The fast bowler played a central role he led the side to their historic first Ranji Trophy triumph earlier this year. Nabi finished the tournament with a sensational 60 wickets in just 10 matches at an average of 12.56 and was named player of the tournament.
He produced several winning spells during the campaign, including a stunning performance in the semi-final against Bengal, where he took nine wickets in the match and also contributed valuable runs with the bat. Earlier in the knockout stages, Nabi’s 12-wicket haul against Madhya Pradesh helped Jammu and Kashmir reach their first ever Ranji semi-final.
Nabi was then rewarded in the IPL 2026 auction when Delhi Capitals snapped him up for a massive Rs 8.40 crore. Nabi will now have to wait longer for a potential India debut, even as fans continue to debate his omission from the squads for the Afghanistan series.
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Published on:
May 19, 2026 5:29 PM IST