Akib Nabi Replaces Jasprit Bumrah in Indian Test Squad
Summary
Akib Nabi has been selected to replace Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian Test squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15 in Galle.
Key Points
- Akib Nabi has been included in the Indian Test team for the first time, replacing Jasprit Bumrah due to injury.
- Jasprit Bumrah is sidelined because of a left knee injury and has not fully recovered.
- Akib Nabi represented Jammu-Kashmir and performed excellently in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26, also recently excelling on a tour with India 'A' in Sri Lanka.
- The upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka begins on August 15 in Galle, with Shubman Gill as captain and KL Rahul as vice-captain.
