The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly in discussions with English county teams to arrange a short-term playing stint for pacer Auqib Nabi ahead of India’s upcoming Test tour of New Zealand.

Both outlets frame the move as preparation for the New Zealand series, with the BCCI seeking county match exposure and conditions that can help Nabi adapt to upcoming challenges. NDTV says the board is considering short-term contracts with a few counties, while India Today similarly reports that the county stint is being explored with the New Zealand tour in mind.

While the coverage is consistent on the overall objective—securing playing opportunities for Nabi before the New Zealand Tests—details such as which specific counties are in talks, the exact timing, and whether a contract has already been finalized are not provided in the cited summaries.