India has named Auqib Nabi as Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Multiple outlets report that Bumrah is injured and that Nabi, a Jammu & Kashmir fast bowler, is brought in for the two-Test tour. ESPN Cricinfo and Wisden both describe this as Nabi’s maiden call-up to the India Test set-up for the Sri Lanka matches.
Times of India adds context on Nabi’s domestic form, citing his wicket-taking record in recent Ranji Trophy seasons, including 104 wickets across the last two Ranji campaigns and 60 wickets during the 2025-26 season. The report also notes that he played a key role in Jammu & Kashmir’s first Ranji Trophy title. Times of India further states that Nabi was part of an India A tour of Sri Lanka earlier, where he took six wickets in two first-class matches.
India Today similarly frames the move as Nabi being expected to replace Bumrah and then being selected for the Sri Lanka Tests.
