Guwahati 30 September 2026
Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi has made his international debut for India in the second ODI against the West Indies in Guwahati.Auqib Nabi has been named in India’s playing XI, replacing Nitish Kumar Reddy, as India opted to bowl first after winning the toss.With his debut, Auqib Nabi becomes the second cricketer from Kashmir Valley o represent India at the international level after Parvez Rasool.
He also becomes the first fast bowler from the Kashmir Valley to play for the Indian national team, following in the footsteps of Umran Malik, who previously represented India and became the first fast bowler from the Jammu Province to earn an international cap.Auqib’s international debut marks another significant moment for cricket in Jammu and Kashmir and adds to the growing list of players from the region making their mark on the national stage.Auqib Nabi now begins his journey in international cricket with India in the second ODI against the West Indies.
