How a schoolteacher's son became Kashmir's first India Test cricketer
Summary
Auqib Nabi, a cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir, became the first player from the region to be selected for India's Test cricket team. Despite limited facilities and challenges growing up, he worked hard and performed well in domestic cricket, leading to his national call-up and a big contract in the Indian Premier League.Key Facts
- Auqib Nabi is the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to be selected for India’s Test squad.
- He replaced Jasprit Bumrah in the team for the series against Sri Lanka starting 15 August.
- Auqib grew up in a village in Baramulla district with limited cricket infrastructure and harsh winters.
- His father, a schoolteacher, initially wanted him to focus on studies, but later supported his cricket career.
- Auqib traveled about 70 km regularly to practice on proper cricket pitches in Srinagar.
- He made his Ranji Trophy debut in 2020 and had outstanding bowling performances, including taking 60 wickets in 10 matches in the 2024-25 season.
- His success helped Jammu and Kashmir win their first-ever Ranji Trophy title after 67 years.
- Auqib also signed a high-value IPL contract worth 84 million rupees with the Delhi Capitals.
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