Multiple reports say former India cricketers Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir face criticism for naming Auqib Nabi as a replacement ahead of the Sri Lanka Tests. According to NDTV, Nabi is seen bowling during India’s net session before a three-day practice match in Colombo against a Sri Lanka XI, where he appears to be included as part of preparations.
The coverage describes that Nabi’s inclusion is drawing attention and criticism from some quarters, with the selection decisions attributed to Agarkar and Gambhir. However, the sources provided do not detail the specific reason Nabi replaces another player, nor do they include reactions from the team management or selectors. The reporting also does not confirm whether the criticism centers on performance, fitness, or selection policy.
Overall, the common thread is that Auqib Nabi is involved in India’s pre-series preparation in Colombo and that Agarkar and Gambhir are being questioned publicly over the replacement selection tied to the Sri Lanka Tests.
