Fast Bowler Akib Nabi Joins India Test Squad for Sri Lanka Series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced Akib Nabi's inclusion in the squad for the Sri Lanka Test series scheduled to begin on 15 August. The decision follows Nabi's impressive performance in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy, where he claimed 60 wickets and played a key role in securing J&K's first Ranji title. He also featured for an India A side that recently toured Sri Lanka, taking six wickets across two first-class games. The chief minister lauded the achievement, noting it reinforces Jammu and Kashmir's growing presence in national cricket.