Shubman Gill’s side won the recently concluded two-match Test series 1-0 in Sri Lanka. Nabi was added to the Indian squad as an injury replacement for Jasprit Bumrah but did not make his international debut, with the team management opting to play Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj as pacers.
Nabi has impressed with the SG ball in domestic cricket over the last two seasons. He has the ability to swing the new ball in overseas conditions. Journalist Mohsin Kamal confirmed Nabi’s short-term county move on X (formerly Twitter).
NEW: Auqib Nabi joins Surrey for a 3-match stint in the ongoing County Championship. He will feature in their upcoming fixture on September 02 against Yorkshire. #CountyCricket
— Mohsin Kamal (@64MohsinKamal) August 30, 2026
Auqib Nabi Earns India Call-Up After Stellar Ranji Trophy Season
Auqib Nabi earned his maiden India call-up after an outstanding 2025-26 Ranji Trophy campaign for Jammu and Kashmir. The right-arm seamer took 60 wickets at an average of 12.56 and emerged as one of the most effective fast bowlers in domestic cricket.
India won the two-match series 1-0 after a 165-run victory in the first Test in Galle. Devdutt Padikkal scored 167 runs in the first innings, while Manav Suthar took 10 wickets to help India secure a comfortable win.
Indian Cricketers Continue County Stints in England
Auqib Nabi will join several Indian players currently featuring in English county cricket. Rahul Chahar is representing Surrey and has taken three wickets in a four-day match against Glamorgan. He also featured in a List A game against Nottinghamshire but went wicketless.
Veteran left-arm seamer Jaydev Unadkat has played three matches for Sussex this season and taken 11 wickets, with his best figures of 4/29 coming against Glamorgan.
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