- Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests due to injury.
- Bumrah’s recovery from left knee injury not yet complete.
- Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi receives maiden India call-up.
Auqib Nabi Replaces Jasprit Bumrah: India have suffered a major setback ahead of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, with premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah unavailable for the tour because of injury. The development was confirmed by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia through a press release. The Men’s Selection Committee has handed a maiden senior India call-up to Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi. The young fast bowler has been rewarded after impressive domestic performances.
Bumrah Continues Recovery, Misses Sri Lanka Tests
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Bumrah will not feature in the Test series as he is yet to regain full fitness following an injury sustained earlier this year.
According to the BCCI press release, “Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka as he has not yet fully recovered from the left knee injury sustained during the ODI series against England.”
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Bumrah’s absence is a significant blow for India, given his importance across all formats and his proven record in Test cricket.
The pace spearhead has been one of India’s most reliable performers with the ball, and the team will now have to manage without his experience during the Sri Lanka series.
Auqib Nabi Gets Maiden Call-Up
Stepping into the squad is Auqib Nabi, who receives his first-ever call-up to India’s senior men’s team.
The Jammu & Kashmir pacer has enjoyed an exceptional run in domestic cricket, making a strong case for national selection with consistent wicket-taking performances.
Nabi claimed an impressive 104 wickets across the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 scalps during the 2025-26 campaign.
His performances were instrumental in helping Jammu & Kashmir secure their maiden Ranji Trophy title, further enhancing his reputation as one of the country’s emerging fast bowlers.
The pacer also featured for India A on their recent tour of Sri Lanka, where he picked up six wickets in two first-class matches.
His displays on that tour appear to have strengthened the selectors’ confidence in handing him an opportunity at the highest level.
