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‘I knew I would get India call-up one day,’ says Auqib Nabi, ahead of SL Test series

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‘I knew I would get India call-up one day,’ says Auqib Nabi, ahead of SL Test series

Auqib Nabi with the Jammu and Kashmir team | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Amid a prolonged wait for his maiden India Test call-up, Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi never lost faith, continuing to perform with the belief that his chance to represent the country would eventually arrive. That opportunity finally came when Nabi…

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Does Ranji Trophy count? Examining the logic of picking Gurnoor Brar over Auqib Nabi

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Does Ranji Trophy count? Examining the logic of picking Gurnoor Brar over Auqib Nabi

For the scribes who spend any length of time covering domestic cricket in India, there may be jaded familiarity with a line trotted out by players aspiring for higher honours when probed on matters of selection. “Our job is to just score runs or take wickets, selection will take care of itself,” is the common…

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Auqib Nabi: The fast bowler behind Jammu & Kashmir’s historic Ranji Trophy triumph

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Auqib Nabi: The fast bowler behind Jammu & Kashmir’s historic Ranji Trophy triumph

Fast bowling is viscerally raw. It is intense, unfiltered and powerful, and not only does it register in the onlookers’ minds, but it also evokes deep emotion. Yet, for every stump that cartwheels, there is the lovely outswinger that kisses the bat and nestles safely in the wicketkeeper’s gloves. Fast bowling is bold, but also…

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