Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi has been named in India’s ODI squad for the final two matches of the upcoming series against New Zealand, marking his return to the national squad in the 50-over format.
The Men’s Selection Committee has announced India’s ODI and Test squads for the New Zealand tour, with Nabi included in the squad for the fourth and fifth ODIs. His selection is a significant development for Jammu and Kashmir cricket, where his performances have brought him into the national spotlight.
India are scheduled to play five ODIs and two Test matches against New Zealand following the conclusion of the T20I series. The selectors have announced separate squads for the first three ODIs and the final two matches, with changes to the leadership group and team composition for the latter part of the series.
Nabi features in the squad for the final two ODIs alongside established Indian internationals Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj. Shreyas Iyer will lead the side, while Ishan Kishan has been named vice-captain.
The Jammu and Kashmir pacer’s inclusion will attract particular attention among cricket followers in the region, where his performances have strengthened his reputation as one of its prominent pace-bowling talents. His return to the ODI squad provides another opportunity to contribute to India’s plans during the New Zealand series.
India’s ODI Squad for the First Three Matches
Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna (subject to fitness clearance) and Kuldeep Yadav.
India’s ODI Squad for the Fourth and Fifth Matches
Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper and Vice-Captain), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra (Wicketkeeper), Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur and Kuldeep Yadav.
India will also play a two-match Test series against New Zealand as part of the tour. Nabi’s inclusion in the ODI squad adds a Jammu and Kashmir dimension to the upcoming assignment, with fans in the region keenly following his progress at the national level.
