Nabi has been in excellent form over the last two domestic seasons. The fast bowler impressed everyone in the Ranji Trophy, earned an IPL contract, performed well for India A, but still missed out on his maiden India Test call-up for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour.
The Jammu and Kashmir pacer continued his form in Sri Lanka by taking six wickets in two four-day matches for India A. Even after performing in the Sri Lankan conditions, the Indian selectors once again overlooked the seasoned pacer for the upcoming two-match Test series next year.
Irfan Pathan stunned as Nabi misses India Test squad again
Irfan Pathan was quoted as saying by Sportstar: “I honestly don’t have any logical answer for Nabi not being picked. I didn’t understand the selection process. If domestic performances matter, why didn’t you reward Auqib? That was the best opportunity to play him and test him at that level. His performances deserved a reward.”
Pathan said, “What signal are we sending to domestic cricketers? Saransh Jain getting picked on the back of domestic performances is fantastic. It tells domestic cricketers that performances will be rewarded. He’s 33 and got rewarded for four or five years of consistent performances.
Irfan Pathan says India are wasting Auqib Nabi's best years
He pointed out that Nabi has been consistently troubling the top batters, including KL Rahul. The former World Cup winner also said that pace should not be the only factor while selecting fast bowlers.
Pathan further slammed the selectors for wasting Auqib Nabi’s peak, saying the fast bowlers usually play their best cricket between the ages of 27 and 32, and Nabi will turn 30 in November.
He signed off by saying, “The more you delay a fast bowler’s peak, the more you are going to lose out on him. Fast bowlers are at their peak between 27 and 32. You don’t want to miss that window, especially when someone is in rhythm. I’m still trying to find the logic behind this decision.”
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