Auqib Nabi

Auqib Nabi is a right-arm medium-fast bowler from Jammu & Kashmir who has earned his maiden ODI call-up for India’s three-match home series against West Indies. His selection follows an outstanding 2025–26 domestic season in which he claimed 60 wickets in the Ranji Trophy and played a major role in Jammu & Kashmir winning their maiden title. He also impressed for India A in Sri Lanka earlier in 2026, while his performances earned him an IPL opportunity with Delhi Capitals.Auqib Nabi is a right-arm medium-fast bowler who has earned his maiden ODI call-up to India’s squad for the three-match series against West Indies. The Jammu & Kashmir seamer enjoyed a remarkable 2025–26 Ranji Trophy campaign, finishing as the competition’s leading wicket-taker with 60 wickets and helping his state secure their first Ranji Trophy title. He combines accuracy with the ability to move the ball both ways, while his high level of consistency has helped him rise rapidly through the domestic ranks. His selection represents the latest step in an impressive progression from state cricket to India A, the IPL and now the senior international side.

Nabi’s effectiveness comes from maintaining disciplined lines while extracting movement and enough pace to challenge batters. He has also demonstrated that he can handle pressure, producing a five-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy final and a career-best match return of 12/110 in the quarter-final. Although his primary responsibility is with the ball, he has shown useful batting ability lower down the order, including a century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. With India facing West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati and New Chandigarh, Nabi will be hoping to make his international debut and establish himself as another pace option. For fantasy cricket, his wicket-taking record and ability to contribute with the bat give him additional upside if he makes the playing XI.